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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,437.92, 1,037,641.68 and 286,636.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,437.92, 1,037,641.68 and 286,636.37 is: 430,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,437.92 : 1,037,641.68 = 286,636.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,437.92/1,037,641.68 = 286,636.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,437.92x = 1,037,641.68 × 286,636.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,437.92x = 297,425,839,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,425,839,327.69/691,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,155.52

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