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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,266.36, 1,048,905.66 and 225,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,266.36, 1,048,905.66 and 225,951.80 is: 338,929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,266.36 : 1,048,905.66 = 225,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,266.36/1,048,905.66 = 225,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,266.36x = 1,048,905.66 × 225,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,266.36x = 237,002,121,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,002,121,907.19/699,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,929.68

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