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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,744.70, 1,027,117.05 and 285,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,744.70, 1,027,117.05 and 285,252.70 is: 427,879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,744.70 : 1,027,117.05 = 285,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,744.70/1,027,117.05 = 285,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,744.70x = 1,027,117.05 × 285,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,744.70x = 292,987,911,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,987,911,728.54/684,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,879.05

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