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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,214.96, 1,047,404.46 and 248,999.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,214.96, 1,047,404.46 and 248,999.69 is: 373,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,214.96 : 1,047,404.46 = 248,999.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,214.96/1,047,404.46 = 248,999.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,214.96x = 1,047,404.46 × 248,999.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,214.96x = 260,803,379,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,803,379,362.60/698,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,528.78

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