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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,517.86, 1,046,900.28 and 298,688.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,517.86, 1,046,900.28 and 298,688.47 is: 447,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,517.86 : 1,046,900.28 = 298,688.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,517.86/1,046,900.28 = 298,688.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,517.86x = 1,046,900.28 × 298,688.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,517.86x = 312,697,039,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,697,039,698.48/698,517.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,657.90

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