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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,642.40, 1,029,963.60 and 462,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,642.40, 1,029,963.60 and 462,693.60 is: 694,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,642.40 : 1,029,963.60 = 462,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,642.40/1,029,963.60 = 462,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,642.40x = 1,029,963.60 × 462,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,642.40x = 476,557,565,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,557,565,952.96/686,642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,040.40

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