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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,169.23, 1,048,531.50 and 225,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,169.23, 1,048,531.50 and 225,744.48 is: 338,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,169.23 : 1,048,531.50 = 225,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,169.23/1,048,531.50 = 225,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,169.23x = 1,048,531.50 × 225,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,169.23x = 236,700,198,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,700,198,231.12/699,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,544.93

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