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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,015.18, 1,046,981.06 and 248,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,015.18, 1,046,981.06 and 248,712.24 is: 373,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,015.18 : 1,046,981.06 = 248,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,015.18/1,046,981.06 = 248,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,015.18x = 1,046,981.06 × 248,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,015.18x = 260,397,004,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,397,004,670.17/698,015.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,053.50

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