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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,448.92, 1,029,662.33 and 213,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,448.92, 1,029,662.33 and 213,134.73 is: 319,698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,448.92 : 1,029,662.33 = 213,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,448.92/1,029,662.33 = 213,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,448.92x = 1,029,662.33 × 213,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,448.92x = 219,456,802,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,456,802,695.72/686,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,698.67

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