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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,589.84, 1,048,089.24 and 225,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,589.84, 1,048,089.24 and 225,265.68 is: 337,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,589.84 : 1,048,089.24 = 225,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,589.84/1,048,089.24 = 225,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,589.84x = 1,048,089.24 × 225,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,589.84x = 236,098,535,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,098,535,349.28/698,589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,964.46

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