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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,829.82, 1,036,384.42 and 291,471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,829.82, 1,036,384.42 and 291,471.56 is: 437,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,829.82 : 1,036,384.42 = 291,471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,829.82/1,036,384.42 = 291,471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,829.82x = 1,036,384.42 × 291,471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,829.82x = 302,076,583,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,076,583,657.10/690,829.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,266.28

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