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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,005.68, 1,046,966.81 and 248,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,005.68, 1,046,966.81 and 248,702.73 is: 373,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,005.68 : 1,046,966.81 = 248,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,005.68/1,046,966.81 = 248,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,005.68x = 1,046,966.81 × 248,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,005.68x = 260,383,502,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,383,502,622.88/698,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,039.23

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