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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,140.20, 1,029,210.30 and 461,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,140.20, 1,029,210.30 and 461,608.20 is: 692,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,140.20 : 1,029,210.30 = 461,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,140.20/1,029,210.30 = 461,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,140.20x = 1,029,210.30 × 461,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,140.20x = 475,091,914,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,091,914,004.46/686,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,412.30

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