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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,159.21, 1,047,217.88 and 192,751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,159.21, 1,047,217.88 and 192,751.02 is: 289,120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,159.21 : 1,047,217.88 = 192,751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,159.21/1,047,217.88 = 192,751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,159.21x = 1,047,217.88 × 192,751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,159.21x = 201,852,313,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,852,313,568.48/698,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,120.75

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