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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,221.52, 1,047,414.30 and 249,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,221.52, 1,047,414.30 and 249,006.26 is: 373,538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,221.52 : 1,047,414.30 = 249,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,221.52/1,047,414.30 = 249,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,221.52x = 1,047,414.30 × 249,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,221.52x = 260,812,712,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,812,712,276.45/698,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,538.64

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