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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,038.77, 1,029,167.24 and 212,626.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,038.77, 1,029,167.24 and 212,626.17 is: 318,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,038.77 : 1,029,167.24 = 212,626.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,038.77/1,029,167.24 = 212,626.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,038.77x = 1,029,167.24 × 212,626.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,038.77x = 218,827,887,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,827,887,467.54/686,038.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,973.06

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