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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,016.79, 1,036,672.80 and 241,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,016.79, 1,036,672.80 and 241,752.32 is: 362,680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,016.79 : 1,036,672.80 = 241,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,016.79/1,036,672.80 = 241,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,016.79x = 1,036,672.80 × 241,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,016.79x = 250,618,049,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,618,049,297.53/691,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,680.12

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