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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,223.25, 1,047,334.88 and 254,991.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,223.25, 1,047,334.88 and 254,991.25 is: 382,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,223.25 : 1,047,334.88 = 254,991.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,223.25/1,047,334.88 = 254,991.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,223.25x = 1,047,334.88 × 254,991.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,223.25x = 267,061,230,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,061,230,219.80/698,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,486.88

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