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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,012.26, 1,036,666 and 241,747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,012.26, 1,036,666 and 241,747.78 is: 362,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,012.26 : 1,036,666 = 241,747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,012.26/1,036,666 = 241,747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,012.26x = 1,036,666 × 241,747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,012.26x = 250,611,704,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,611,704,101.48/691,012.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,673.31

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