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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,024, 1,048,269.44 and 249,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,024, 1,048,269.44 and 249,661.12 is: 374,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,024 : 1,048,269.44 = 249,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,024/1,048,269.44 = 249,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,024x = 1,048,269.44 × 249,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,024x = 261,712,122,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,712,122,452.17/699,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,396.48

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