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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,999.95, 1,046,999.93 and 249,227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,999.95, 1,046,999.93 and 249,227.55 is: 373,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,999.95 : 1,046,999.93 = 249,227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,999.95/1,046,999.93 = 249,227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,999.95x = 1,046,999.93 × 249,227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,999.95x = 260,941,226,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,941,226,157.93/697,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,841.33

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