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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,998.72, 1,037,908.80 and 218,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,998.72, 1,037,908.80 and 218,731.92 is: 328,069.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,998.72 : 1,037,908.80 = 218,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,998.72/1,037,908.80 = 218,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,998.72x = 1,037,908.80 × 218,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,998.72x = 227,023,784,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,023,784,608.90/691,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,069.66

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