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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,054.65, 1,046,957.32 and 185,722.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,054.65, 1,046,957.32 and 185,722.73 is: 278,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,054.65 : 1,046,957.32 = 185,722.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,054.65/1,046,957.32 = 185,722.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,054.65x = 1,046,957.32 × 185,722.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,054.65x = 194,443,769,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,443,769,510.80/698,054.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,550.93

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