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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,283.14, 946,843.74 and 414,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,283.14, 946,843.74 and 414,247.68 is: 571,524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,283.14 : 946,843.74 = 414,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,283.14/946,843.74 = 414,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,283.14x = 946,843.74 × 414,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,283.14x = 392,227,822,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,227,822,617.52/686,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,524.79

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