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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,985.93, 1,038,010.12 and 212,178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,985.93, 1,038,010.12 and 212,178.68 is: 318,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,985.93 : 1,038,010.12 = 212,178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,985.93/1,038,010.12 = 212,178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,985.93x = 1,038,010.12 × 212,178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,985.93x = 220,243,617,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,243,617,088.24/691,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,277.60

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