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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,862.04, 1,047,672.48 and 272,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,862.04, 1,047,672.48 and 272,299 is: 408,206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,862.04 : 1,047,672.48 = 272,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,862.04/1,047,672.48 = 272,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,862.04x = 1,047,672.48 × 272,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,862.04x = 285,280,168,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,280,168,631.52/698,862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,206.70

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