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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,059.70, 1,036,589.55 and 392,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,059.70, 1,036,589.55 and 392,124.14 is: 588,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,059.70 : 1,036,589.55 = 392,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,059.70/1,036,589.55 = 392,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,059.70x = 1,036,589.55 × 392,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,059.70x = 406,471,785,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,471,785,826.74/691,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,186.21

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