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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,743.70, 1,027,115.55 and 285,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,743.70, 1,027,115.55 and 285,251.70 is: 427,877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,743.70 : 1,027,115.55 = 285,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,743.70/1,027,115.55 = 285,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,743.70x = 1,027,115.55 × 285,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,743.70x = 292,986,456,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,986,456,733.94/684,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,877.55

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