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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,211.59, 1,047,399.38 and 248,996.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,211.59, 1,047,399.38 and 248,996.31 is: 373,523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,211.59 : 1,047,399.38 = 248,996.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,211.59/1,047,399.38 = 248,996.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,211.59x = 1,047,399.38 × 248,996.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,211.59x = 260,798,579,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,798,579,471.31/698,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,523.71

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