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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,643.70, 1,029,965.55 and 651,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,643.70, 1,029,965.55 and 651,651.70 is: 977,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,643.70 : 1,029,965.55 = 651,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,643.70/1,029,965.55 = 651,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,643.70x = 1,029,965.55 × 651,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,643.70x = 671,178,801,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,178,801,598.94/686,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,477.55

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