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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,787.70, 1,046,891.67 and 217,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,787.70, 1,046,891.67 and 217,996.13 is: 327,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,787.70 : 1,046,891.67 = 217,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,787.70/1,046,891.67 = 217,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,787.70x = 1,046,891.67 × 217,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,787.70x = 228,218,327,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,218,327,354.78/697,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,059.83

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