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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,414.27, 1,044,771.81 and 216,632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,414.27, 1,044,771.81 and 216,632.97 is: 324,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,414.27 : 1,044,771.81 = 216,632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,414.27/1,044,771.81 = 216,632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,414.27x = 1,044,771.81 × 216,632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,414.27x = 226,332,020,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,332,020,172.58/696,414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,996.24

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