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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,092.64, 1,036,647.99 and 491,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,092.64, 1,036,647.99 and 491,688 is: 738,607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,092.64 : 1,036,647.99 = 491,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,092.64/1,036,647.99 = 491,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,092.64x = 1,036,647.99 × 491,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,092.64x = 509,707,376,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,707,376,907.12/690,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,607.18

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