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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,712.34, 1,036,208.66 and 217,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,712.34, 1,036,208.66 and 217,287.60 is: 325,975.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,712.34 : 1,036,208.66 = 217,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,712.34/1,036,208.66 = 217,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,712.34x = 1,036,208.66 × 217,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,712.34x = 225,155,292,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,155,292,830.62/690,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,975.49

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