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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,036.17, 1,036,701.85 and 241,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,036.17, 1,036,701.85 and 241,771.70 is: 362,709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,036.17 : 1,036,701.85 = 241,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,036.17/1,036,701.85 = 241,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,036.17x = 1,036,701.85 × 241,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,036.17x = 250,645,168,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,645,168,667.65/691,036.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,709.19

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