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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,387.52, 1,047,513.24 and 225,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,387.52, 1,047,513.24 and 225,412.32 is: 338,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,387.52 : 1,047,513.24 = 225,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,387.52/1,047,513.24 = 225,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,387.52x = 1,047,513.24 × 225,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,387.52x = 236,122,389,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,122,389,659.12/698,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,096.52

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