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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,255.17, 946,805.16 and 414,219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,255.17, 946,805.16 and 414,219.73 is: 571,486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,255.17 : 946,805.16 = 414,219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,255.17/946,805.16 = 414,219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,255.17x = 946,805.16 × 414,219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,255.17x = 392,185,377,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,185,377,737.81/686,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,486.23

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