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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,650.56, 1,048,179.96 and 225,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,650.56, 1,048,179.96 and 225,325.44 is: 338,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,650.56 : 1,048,179.96 = 225,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,650.56/1,048,179.96 = 225,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,650.56x = 1,048,179.96 × 225,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,650.56x = 236,181,610,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,181,610,686.18/698,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,053.99

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