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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,001.70, 1,047,002.55 and 249,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,001.70, 1,047,002.55 and 249,229.30 is: 373,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,001.70 : 1,047,002.55 = 249,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,001.70/1,047,002.55 = 249,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,001.70x = 1,047,002.55 × 249,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,001.70x = 260,943,712,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,943,712,634.72/698,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,843.95

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