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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,479.38, 1,047,828.42 and 225,212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,479.38, 1,047,828.42 and 225,212.58 is: 337,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,479.38 : 1,047,828.42 = 225,212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,479.38/1,047,828.42 = 225,212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,479.38x = 1,047,828.42 × 225,212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,479.38x = 235,984,141,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,984,141,865.52/698,479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,854.13

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