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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,328.40, 1,036,992.60 and 218,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,328.40, 1,036,992.60 and 218,158.80 is: 327,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,328.40 : 1,036,992.60 = 218,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,328.40/1,036,992.60 = 218,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,328.40x = 1,036,992.60 × 218,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,328.40x = 226,229,061,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,229,061,224.88/691,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,238.20

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