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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,682, 1,036,171.20 and 391,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,682, 1,036,171.20 and 391,306 is: 587,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,682 : 1,036,171.20 = 391,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,682/1,036,171.20 = 391,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,682x = 1,036,171.20 × 391,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,682x = 405,460,007,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,460,007,587.20/690,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,042.96

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