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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,223, 1,036,834.50 and 165,911

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,223, 1,036,834.50 and 165,911 is: 248,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,223 : 1,036,834.50 = 165,911 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,223/1,036,834.50 = 165,911/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,223x = 1,036,834.50 × 165,911
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,223x = 172,022,248,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,022,248,729.50/691,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,866.50

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