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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,704.38, 1,048,056.03 and 225,389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,704.38, 1,048,056.03 and 225,389.72 is: 338,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,704.38 : 1,048,056.03 = 225,389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,704.38/1,048,056.03 = 225,389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,704.38x = 1,048,056.03 × 225,389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,704.38x = 236,221,057,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,221,057,766.15/698,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,084.41

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