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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,042.10, 1,030,229.55 and 508,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,042.10, 1,030,229.55 and 508,749.30 is: 763,988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,042.10 : 1,030,229.55 = 508,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,042.10/1,030,229.55 = 508,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,042.10x = 1,030,229.55 × 508,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,042.10x = 524,128,562,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,128,562,401.82/686,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,988.92

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