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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,730.09, 1,048,095.36 and 218,995.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,730.09, 1,048,095.36 and 218,995.11 is: 328,492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,730.09 : 1,048,095.36 = 218,995.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,730.09/1,048,095.36 = 218,995.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,730.09x = 1,048,095.36 × 218,995.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,730.09x = 229,527,758,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,527,758,653.69/698,730.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,492.74

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