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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,013.14, 1,046,784.24 and 265,627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,013.14, 1,046,784.24 and 265,627.98 is: 398,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,013.14 : 1,046,784.24 = 265,627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,013.14/1,046,784.24 = 265,627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,013.14x = 1,046,784.24 × 265,627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,013.14x = 278,055,183,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,055,183,167.04/698,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,352.37

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