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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,202.48, 1,047,385.74 and 248,987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,202.48, 1,047,385.74 and 248,987.22 is: 373,510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,202.48 : 1,047,385.74 = 248,987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,202.48/1,047,385.74 = 248,987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,202.48x = 1,047,385.74 × 248,987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,202.48x = 260,785,659,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,785,659,275.70/698,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,510.07

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