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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,545, 1,037,317.50 and 224,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,545, 1,037,317.50 and 224,601 is: 336,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,545 : 1,037,317.50 = 224,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,545/1,037,317.50 = 224,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,545x = 1,037,317.50 × 224,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,545x = 232,982,547,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,982,547,817.50/691,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,901.50

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