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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,232.46, 1,048,854.76 and 225,917.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,232.46, 1,048,854.76 and 225,917.87 is: 338,878.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,232.46 : 1,048,854.76 = 225,917.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,232.46/1,048,854.76 = 225,917.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,232.46x = 1,048,854.76 × 225,917.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,232.46x = 236,955,027,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,955,027,509.49/699,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,878.76

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