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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,726.35, 1,048,310.97 and 249,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,726.35, 1,048,310.97 and 249,437.28 is: 374,234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,726.35 : 1,048,310.97 = 249,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,726.35/1,048,310.97 = 249,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,726.35x = 1,048,310.97 × 249,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,726.35x = 261,487,836,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,487,836,950.96/698,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,234.97

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