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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,986.93, 1,038,011.62 and 212,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,986.93, 1,038,011.62 and 212,179.68 is: 318,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,986.93 : 1,038,011.62 = 212,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,986.93/1,038,011.62 = 212,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,986.93x = 1,038,011.62 × 212,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,986.93x = 220,244,973,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,244,973,367.88/691,986.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,279.09

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