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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,264.80, 1,029,801.60 and 286,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,264.80, 1,029,801.60 and 286,874.80 is: 430,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,264.80 : 1,029,801.60 = 286,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,264.80/1,029,801.60 = 286,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,264.80x = 1,029,801.60 × 286,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,264.80x = 295,424,128,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,424,128,039.68/686,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,481.25

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