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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,707.53, 1,036,201.42 and 217,282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,707.53, 1,036,201.42 and 217,282.78 is: 325,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,707.53 : 1,036,201.42 = 217,282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,707.53/1,036,201.42 = 217,282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,707.53x = 1,036,201.42 × 217,282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,707.53x = 225,148,719,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,148,719,996.54/690,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,968.25

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