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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,212.33, 1,047,400.52 and 248,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,212.33, 1,047,400.52 and 248,997.06 is: 373,524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,212.33 : 1,047,400.52 = 248,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,212.33/1,047,400.52 = 248,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,212.33x = 1,047,400.52 × 248,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,212.33x = 260,799,648,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,799,648,877.49/698,212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,524.84

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