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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,761.26, 1,047,884.04 and 249,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,761.26, 1,047,884.04 and 249,361.92 is: 373,950.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,761.26 : 1,047,884.04 = 249,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,761.26/1,047,884.04 = 249,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,761.26x = 1,047,884.04 × 249,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,761.26x = 261,302,376,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,302,376,151.76/698,761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,950.86

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