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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,540.70, 1,029,811.05 and 434,598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,540.70, 1,029,811.05 and 434,598.30 is: 651,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,540.70 : 1,029,811.05 = 434,598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,540.70/1,029,811.05 = 434,598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,540.70x = 1,029,811.05 × 434,598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,540.70x = 447,554,131,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,554,131,651.22/686,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,897.45

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