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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,263.92, 1,029,533.34 and 237,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,263.92, 1,029,533.34 and 237,001.20 is: 355,549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,263.92 : 1,029,533.34 = 237,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,263.92/1,029,533.34 = 237,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,263.92x = 1,029,533.34 × 237,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,263.92x = 244,000,637,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,000,637,020.01/686,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,549.27

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