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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,708.47, 1,036,202.83 and 217,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,708.47, 1,036,202.83 and 217,283.72 is: 325,969.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,708.47 : 1,036,202.83 = 217,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,708.47/1,036,202.83 = 217,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,708.47x = 1,036,202.83 × 217,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,708.47x = 225,150,005,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,150,005,576.93/690,708.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,969.66

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