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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,039.48, 1,036,115.46 and 291,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,039.48, 1,036,115.46 and 291,571 is: 437,169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,039.48 : 1,036,115.46 = 291,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,039.48/1,036,115.46 = 291,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,039.48x = 1,036,115.46 × 291,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,039.48x = 302,101,220,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,101,220,787.66/691,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,169.26

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