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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,588.82, 1,047,006.61 and 298,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,588.82, 1,047,006.61 and 298,759.46 is: 447,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,588.82 : 1,047,006.61 = 298,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,588.82/1,047,006.61 = 298,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,588.82x = 1,047,006.61 × 298,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,588.82x = 312,803,123,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,803,123,438.10/698,588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,764.28

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