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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,125.50, 1,046,929.86 and 248,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,125.50, 1,046,929.86 and 248,727.24 is: 372,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,125.50 : 1,046,929.86 = 248,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,125.50/1,046,929.86 = 248,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,125.50x = 1,046,929.86 × 248,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,125.50x = 260,399,974,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,399,974,551.39/698,125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,998.80

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