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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,732.09, 1,048,098.36 and 218,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,732.09, 1,048,098.36 and 218,997.11 is: 328,495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,732.09 : 1,048,098.36 = 218,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,732.09/1,048,098.36 = 218,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,732.09x = 1,048,098.36 × 218,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,732.09x = 229,530,511,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,530,511,835.74/698,732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,495.74

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