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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,173.01, 1,036,603.99 and 247,941.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,173.01, 1,036,603.99 and 247,941.01 is: 371,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,173.01 : 1,036,603.99 = 247,941.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,173.01/1,036,603.99 = 247,941.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,173.01x = 1,036,603.99 × 247,941.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,173.01x = 257,016,640,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,016,640,250.63/691,173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,855.72

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