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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,257.60, 1,036,886.40 and 291,765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,257.60, 1,036,886.40 and 291,765.60 is: 437,648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,257.60 : 1,036,886.40 = 291,765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,257.60/1,036,886.40 = 291,765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,257.60x = 1,036,886.40 × 291,765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,257.60x = 302,527,782,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,527,782,627.84/691,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,648.40

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