Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,587.84, 1,048,086.24 and 225,263.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 698,587.84, 1,048,086.24 and 225,263.68 is: 337,961.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,587.84 : 1,048,086.24 = 225,263.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,587.84/1,048,086.24 = 225,263.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,587.84x = 1,048,086.24 × 225,263.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,587.84x = 236,095,763,379.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,095,763,379.76/698,587.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,961.46
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