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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,938.78, 1,036,198.98 and 241,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,938.78, 1,036,198.98 and 241,575.89 is: 362,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,938.78 : 1,036,198.98 = 241,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,938.78/1,036,198.98 = 241,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,938.78x = 1,036,198.98 × 241,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,938.78x = 250,320,685,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,320,685,629.60/690,938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,290.69

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