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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,461.78, 1,037,182.38 and 421,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,461.78, 1,037,182.38 and 421,669.20 is: 632,497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,461.78 : 1,037,182.38 = 421,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,461.78/1,037,182.38 = 421,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,461.78x = 1,037,182.38 × 421,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,461.78x = 437,347,864,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,347,864,428.70/691,461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,497.52

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