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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,444.86, 1,029,961.32 and 331,723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,444.86, 1,029,961.32 and 331,723.18 is: 497,726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,444.86 : 1,029,961.32 = 331,723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,444.86/1,029,961.32 = 331,723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,444.86x = 1,029,961.32 × 331,723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,444.86x = 341,662,044,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,662,044,347.40/686,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,726.86

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