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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,254.17, 947,054.84 and 414,268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,254.17, 947,054.84 and 414,268.83 is: 571,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,254.17 : 947,054.84 = 414,268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,254.17/947,054.84 = 414,268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,254.17x = 947,054.84 × 414,268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,254.17x = 392,335,298,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,335,298,441.29/686,254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,705.52

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