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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,129.98, 1,046,936.32 and 248,731.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,129.98, 1,046,936.32 and 248,731.55 is: 373,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,129.98 : 1,046,936.32 = 248,731.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,129.98/1,046,936.32 = 248,731.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,129.98x = 1,046,936.32 × 248,731.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,129.98x = 260,406,093,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,406,093,624.90/698,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,005.17

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