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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,524.76, 1,046,911.20 and 298,696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,524.76, 1,046,911.20 and 298,696.28 is: 447,669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,524.76 : 1,046,911.20 = 298,696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,524.76/1,046,911.20 = 298,696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,524.76x = 1,046,911.20 × 298,696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,524.76x = 312,708,480,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,708,480,930.34/698,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,669.86

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