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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,203.98, 1,047,387.99 and 248,988.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,203.98, 1,047,387.99 and 248,988.72 is: 373,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,203.98 : 1,047,387.99 = 248,988.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,203.98/1,047,387.99 = 248,988.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,203.98x = 1,047,387.99 × 248,988.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,203.98x = 260,787,794,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,787,794,973.47/698,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,512.33

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