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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,608.52, 1,030,197 and 370,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,608.52, 1,030,197 and 370,693.88 is: 556,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,608.52 : 1,030,197 = 370,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,608.52/1,030,197 = 370,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,608.52x = 1,030,197 × 370,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,608.52x = 381,887,723,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,887,723,094.36/686,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,194.27

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