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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,155.29, 1,047,396.96 and 224,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,155.29, 1,047,396.96 and 224,822.88 is: 337,287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,155.29 : 1,047,396.96 = 224,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,155.29/1,047,396.96 = 224,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,155.29x = 1,047,396.96 × 224,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,155.29x = 235,478,801,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,478,801,050.45/698,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,287.14

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