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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,481.34, 1,047,156.93 and 218,462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,481.34, 1,047,156.93 and 218,462.17 is: 327,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,481.34 : 1,047,156.93 = 218,462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,481.34/1,047,156.93 = 218,462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,481.34x = 1,047,156.93 × 218,462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,481.34x = 228,764,175,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,764,175,258.34/698,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,516.52

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