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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,036.36, 1,047,171.18 and 249,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,036.36, 1,047,171.18 and 249,016.10 is: 373,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,036.36 : 1,047,171.18 = 249,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,036.36/1,047,171.18 = 249,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,036.36x = 1,047,171.18 × 249,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,036.36x = 260,762,483,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,762,483,276.00/698,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,565.76

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