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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,771.86, 1,037,973.05 and 355,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,771.86, 1,037,973.05 and 355,048.94 is: 532,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,771.86 : 1,037,973.05 = 355,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,771.86/1,037,973.05 = 355,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,771.86x = 1,037,973.05 × 355,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,771.86x = 368,531,224,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,531,224,185.96/691,771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,735.21

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