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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,529.30, 1,029,793.95 and 582,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,529.30, 1,029,793.95 and 582,849.30 is: 874,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,529.30 : 1,029,793.95 = 582,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,529.30/1,029,793.95 = 582,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,529.30x = 1,029,793.95 × 582,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,529.30x = 600,214,682,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,214,682,901.74/686,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,273.95

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