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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,487.40, 1,038,008.70 and 534,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,487.40, 1,038,008.70 and 534,412.20 is: 802,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,487.40 : 1,038,008.70 = 534,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,487.40/1,038,008.70 = 534,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,487.40x = 1,038,008.70 × 534,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,487.40x = 554,724,512,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,724,512,986.14/691,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,219.26

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