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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,214.59, 1,047,403.88 and 248,999.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,214.59, 1,047,403.88 and 248,999.31 is: 373,528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,214.59 : 1,047,403.88 = 248,999.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,214.59/1,047,403.88 = 248,999.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,214.59x = 1,047,403.88 × 248,999.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,214.59x = 260,802,843,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,802,843,411.32/698,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,528.21

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