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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,955.93, 1,048,653.96 and 249,666.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,955.93, 1,048,653.96 and 249,666.85 is: 374,578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,955.93 : 1,048,653.96 = 249,666.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,955.93/1,048,653.96 = 249,666.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,955.93x = 1,048,653.96 × 249,666.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,955.93x = 261,814,128,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,814,128,311.59/698,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,578.88

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