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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,235.66, 1,047,354.30 and 224,991.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,235.66, 1,047,354.30 and 224,991.54 is: 337,487.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,235.66 : 1,047,354.30 = 224,991.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,235.66/1,047,354.30 = 224,991.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,235.66x = 1,047,354.30 × 224,991.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,235.66x = 235,645,856,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,645,856,882.62/698,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,487.57

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