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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,234.10, 958,861.50 and 686,234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,234.10, 958,861.50 and 686,234.10 is: 958,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,234.10 : 958,861.50 = 686,234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,234.10/958,861.50 = 686,234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,234.10x = 958,861.50 × 686,234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,234.10x = 658,003,458,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,003,458,477.15/686,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,861.50

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