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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,562.92, 1,042,001.50 and 221,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,562.92, 1,042,001.50 and 221,275.24 is: 331,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,562.92 : 1,042,001.50 = 221,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,562.92/1,042,001.50 = 221,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,562.92x = 1,042,001.50 × 221,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,562.92x = 230,569,131,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,569,131,992.86/694,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,962.92

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