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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,140.96, 1,035,316 and 216,781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,140.96, 1,035,316 and 216,781.84 is: 325,205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,140.96 : 1,035,316 = 216,781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,140.96/1,035,316 = 216,781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,140.96x = 1,035,316 × 216,781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,140.96x = 224,437,707,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,437,707,461.44/690,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,205.60

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