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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,214.09, 1,047,403.13 and 248,998.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,214.09, 1,047,403.13 and 248,998.81 is: 373,527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,214.09 : 1,047,403.13 = 248,998.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,214.09/1,047,403.13 = 248,998.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,214.09x = 1,047,403.13 × 248,998.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,214.09x = 260,802,132,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,802,132,960.28/698,214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,527.46

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