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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,838.76, 1,048,255.26 and 200,202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,838.76, 1,048,255.26 and 200,202.76 is: 300,303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,838.76 : 1,048,255.26 = 200,202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,838.76/1,048,255.26 = 200,202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,838.76x = 1,048,255.26 × 200,202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,838.76x = 209,863,596,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,863,596,236.52/698,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,303.31

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