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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,820.60, 1,037,730.90 and 243,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,820.60, 1,037,730.90 and 243,048.20 is: 364,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,820.60 : 1,037,730.90 = 243,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,820.60/1,037,730.90 = 243,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,820.60x = 1,037,730.90 × 243,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,820.60x = 252,218,627,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,218,627,329.38/691,820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,572.30

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