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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,672.40, 1,030,008.60 and 350,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,672.40, 1,030,008.60 and 350,749.20 is: 526,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,672.40 : 1,030,008.60 = 350,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,672.40/1,030,008.60 = 350,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,672.40x = 1,030,008.60 × 350,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,672.40x = 361,274,692,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,274,692,443.12/686,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,123.80

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