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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,653.56, 1,048,184.46 and 225,328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,653.56, 1,048,184.46 and 225,328.44 is: 338,058.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,653.56 : 1,048,184.46 = 225,328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,653.56/1,048,184.46 = 225,328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,653.56x = 1,048,184.46 × 225,328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,653.56x = 236,185,769,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,185,769,204.04/698,653.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,058.49

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