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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,350.72, 1,029,175 and 286,882.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,350.72, 1,029,175 and 286,882.48 is: 430,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,350.72 : 1,029,175 = 286,882.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,350.72/1,029,175 = 286,882.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,350.72x = 1,029,175 × 286,882.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,350.72x = 295,252,276,354
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,252,276,354/686,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,176.97

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