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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,052.60, 1,029,078.90 and 212,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,052.60, 1,029,078.90 and 212,785.80 is: 319,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,052.60 : 1,029,078.90 = 212,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,052.60/1,029,078.90 = 212,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,052.60x = 1,029,078.90 × 212,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,052.60x = 218,973,376,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,973,376,999.62/686,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,178.70

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