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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,053.80, 1,029,080.70 and 312,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,053.80, 1,029,080.70 and 312,076.80 is: 468,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,053.80 : 1,029,080.70 = 312,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,053.80/1,029,080.70 = 312,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,053.80x = 1,029,080.70 × 312,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,053.80x = 321,152,211,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,152,211,797.76/686,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,115.20

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