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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,235.40, 1,036,853.10 and 217,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,235.40, 1,036,853.10 and 217,968.60 is: 326,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,235.40 : 1,036,853.10 = 217,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,235.40/1,036,853.10 = 217,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,235.40x = 1,036,853.10 × 217,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,235.40x = 226,001,418,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,001,418,612.66/691,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,952.90

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