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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,985.02, 1,047,187.71 and 248,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,985.02, 1,047,187.71 and 248,647.24 is: 373,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,985.02 : 1,047,187.71 = 248,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,985.02/1,047,187.71 = 248,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,985.02x = 1,047,187.71 × 248,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,985.02x = 260,380,333,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,380,333,853.42/697,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,045.73

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