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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,214.89, 1,047,404.36 and 248,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,214.89, 1,047,404.36 and 248,999.62 is: 373,528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,214.89 : 1,047,404.36 = 248,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,214.89/1,047,404.36 = 248,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,214.89x = 1,047,404.36 × 248,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,214.89x = 260,803,289,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,803,289,933.61/698,214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,528.69

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