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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,299.20, 1,036,997.40 and 391,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,299.20, 1,036,997.40 and 391,923.20 is: 587,912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,299.20 : 1,036,997.40 = 391,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,299.20/1,036,997.40 = 391,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,299.20x = 1,036,997.40 × 391,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,299.20x = 406,423,339,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,423,339,399.68/691,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,912.35

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