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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,039.77, 1,036,860.84 and 242,082.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,039.77, 1,036,860.84 and 242,082.69 is: 363,229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,039.77 : 1,036,860.84 = 242,082.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,039.77/1,036,860.84 = 242,082.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,039.77x = 1,036,860.84 × 242,082.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,039.77x = 251,006,061,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,006,061,302.86/691,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,229.55

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