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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,772.12, 1,030,441.62 and 370,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,772.12, 1,030,441.62 and 370,857 is: 556,438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,772.12 : 1,030,441.62 = 370,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,772.12/1,030,441.62 = 370,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,772.12x = 1,030,441.62 × 370,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,772.12x = 382,146,487,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,146,487,868.34/686,772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,438.56

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