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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,303.67, 1,029,592.94 and 237,040.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,303.67, 1,029,592.94 and 237,040.95 is: 355,608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,303.67 : 1,029,592.94 = 237,040.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,303.67/1,029,592.94 = 237,040.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,303.67x = 1,029,592.94 × 237,040.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,303.67x = 244,055,688,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,055,688,610.89/686,303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,608.89

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