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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,012.85, 1,036,666.85 and 241,748.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,012.85, 1,036,666.85 and 241,748.37 is: 362,674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,012.85 : 1,036,666.85 = 241,748.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,012.85/1,036,666.85 = 241,748.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,012.85x = 1,036,666.85 × 241,748.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,012.85x = 250,612,521,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,612,521,220.54/691,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,674.18

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