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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,212.83, 1,047,401.27 and 248,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,212.83, 1,047,401.27 and 248,997.56 is: 373,525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,212.83 : 1,047,401.27 = 248,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,212.83/1,047,401.27 = 248,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,212.83x = 1,047,401.27 × 248,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,212.83x = 260,800,359,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,800,359,325.91/698,212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,525.59

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