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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,348.40, 1,029,042.60 and 405,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,348.40, 1,029,042.60 and 405,721.20 is: 608,298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,348.40 : 1,029,042.60 = 405,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,348.40/1,029,042.60 = 405,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,348.40x = 1,029,042.60 × 405,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,348.40x = 417,504,398,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,504,398,523.12/686,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,298.06

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