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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,016.78, 1,036,672.76 and 241,752.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,016.78, 1,036,672.76 and 241,752.31 is: 362,680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,016.78 : 1,036,672.76 = 241,752.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,016.78/1,036,672.76 = 241,752.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,016.78x = 1,036,672.76 × 241,752.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,016.78x = 250,618,034,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,618,034,444.08/691,016.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,680.10

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