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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,286.40, 1,036,929.60 and 218,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,286.40, 1,036,929.60 and 218,116.80 is: 327,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,286.40 : 1,036,929.60 = 218,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,286.40/1,036,929.60 = 218,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,286.40x = 1,036,929.60 × 218,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,286.40x = 226,171,766,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,171,766,177.28/691,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,175.20

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