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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,343.72, 1,029,164.52 and 286,875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,343.72, 1,029,164.52 and 286,875.48 is: 430,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,343.72 : 1,029,164.52 = 286,875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,343.72/1,029,164.52 = 286,875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,343.72x = 1,029,164.52 × 286,875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,343.72x = 295,242,065,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,242,065,673.97/686,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,166.49

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