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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,013.78, 1,036,668.26 and 241,749.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,013.78, 1,036,668.26 and 241,749.31 is: 362,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,013.78 : 1,036,668.26 = 241,749.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,013.78/1,036,668.26 = 241,749.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,013.78x = 1,036,668.26 × 241,749.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,013.78x = 250,613,836,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,613,836,553.90/691,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,675.60

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