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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,827.40, 1,030,241.10 and 313,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,827.40, 1,030,241.10 and 313,579.40 is: 470,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,827.40 : 1,030,241.10 = 313,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,827.40/1,030,241.10 = 313,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,827.40x = 1,030,241.10 × 313,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,827.40x = 323,062,385,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,062,385,993.34/686,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,369.10

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