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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,978.80, 1,048,468.20 and 225,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,978.80, 1,048,468.20 and 225,679.60 is: 338,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,978.80 : 1,048,468.20 = 225,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,978.80/1,048,468.20 = 225,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,978.80x = 1,048,468.20 × 225,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,978.80x = 236,617,883,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,617,883,988.72/698,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,519.40

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