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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,193.96, 1,047,332.52 and 218,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,193.96, 1,047,332.52 and 218,511.42 is: 327,780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,193.96 : 1,047,332.52 = 218,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,193.96/1,047,332.52 = 218,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,193.96x = 1,047,332.52 × 218,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,193.96x = 228,854,116,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,854,116,157.38/698,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,780.14

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