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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,725.24, 1,036,227.96 and 217,300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,725.24, 1,036,227.96 and 217,300.49 is: 325,994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,725.24 : 1,036,227.96 = 217,300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,725.24/1,036,227.96 = 217,300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,725.24x = 1,036,227.96 × 217,300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,725.24x = 225,172,843,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,172,843,459.70/690,725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,994.81

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