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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,759.76, 1,047,881.79 and 249,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,759.76, 1,047,881.79 and 249,360.42 is: 373,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,759.76 : 1,047,881.79 = 249,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,759.76/1,047,881.79 = 249,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,759.76x = 1,047,881.79 × 249,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,759.76x = 261,300,243,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,300,243,264.75/698,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,948.61

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