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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,163.51, 1,036,589.75 and 247,931.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,163.51, 1,036,589.75 and 247,931.51 is: 371,841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,163.51 : 1,036,589.75 = 247,931.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,163.51/1,036,589.75 = 247,931.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,163.51x = 1,036,589.75 × 247,931.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,163.51x = 257,003,260,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,003,260,728.37/691,163.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,841.48

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