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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,702.83, 1,047,660.55 and 243,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,702.83, 1,047,660.55 and 243,085.12 is: 364,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,702.83 : 1,047,660.55 = 243,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,702.83/1,047,660.55 = 243,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,702.83x = 1,047,660.55 × 243,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,702.83x = 254,670,687,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,670,687,289.15/698,702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,490.71

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