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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,427.51, 1,034,141.57 and 216,149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,427.51, 1,034,141.57 and 216,149.77 is: 324,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,427.51 : 1,034,141.57 = 216,149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,427.51/1,034,141.57 = 216,149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,427.51x = 1,034,141.57 × 216,149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,427.51x = 223,529,461,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,529,461,422.19/689,427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,224.75

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