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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,643.40, 1,029,965.10 and 570,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,643.40, 1,029,965.10 and 570,003.40 is: 855,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,643.40 : 1,029,965.10 = 570,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,643.40/1,029,965.10 = 570,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,643.40x = 1,029,965.10 × 570,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,643.40x = 587,083,608,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,083,608,881.34/686,643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,005.10

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