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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,724.38, 1,048,028.06 and 193,291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,724.38, 1,048,028.06 and 193,291.58 is: 289,921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,724.38 : 1,048,028.06 = 193,291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,724.38/1,048,028.06 = 193,291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,724.38x = 1,048,028.06 × 193,291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,724.38x = 202,574,999,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,574,999,601.74/698,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,921.18

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