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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,565.70, 1,047,848.55 and 193,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,565.70, 1,047,848.55 and 193,125.70 is: 289,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,565.70 : 1,047,848.55 = 193,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,565.70/1,047,848.55 = 193,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,565.70x = 1,047,848.55 × 193,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,565.70x = 202,366,484,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,366,484,712.74/698,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,688.55

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