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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,279.20, 1,036,918.80 and 551,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,279.20, 1,036,918.80 and 551,311.20 is: 826,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,279.20 : 1,036,918.80 = 551,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,279.20/1,036,918.80 = 551,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,279.20x = 1,036,918.80 × 551,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,279.20x = 571,664,947,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,664,947,930.56/691,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,966.80

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