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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,425.98, 1,046,762.46 and 298,596.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,425.98, 1,046,762.46 and 298,596.81 is: 447,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,425.98 : 1,046,762.46 = 298,596.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,425.98/1,046,762.46 = 298,596.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,425.98x = 1,046,762.46 × 298,596.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,425.98x = 312,559,931,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,559,931,383.75/698,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,520.48

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