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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,615.81, 1,043,573.34 and 215,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,615.81, 1,043,573.34 and 215,834 is: 323,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,615.81 : 1,043,573.34 = 215,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,615.81/1,043,573.34 = 215,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,615.81x = 1,043,573.34 × 215,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,615.81x = 225,238,608,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,238,608,265.56/695,615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,797.43

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