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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,714.95, 1,036,212.55 and 217,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,714.95, 1,036,212.55 and 217,290.20 is: 325,979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,714.95 : 1,036,212.55 = 217,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,714.95/1,036,212.55 = 217,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,714.95x = 1,036,212.55 × 217,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,714.95x = 225,158,826,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,158,826,507.72/690,714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,979.38

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