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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,841.90, 1,030,051.98 and 474,971.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,841.90, 1,030,051.98 and 474,971.33 is: 712,311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,841.90 : 1,030,051.98 = 474,971.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,841.90/1,030,051.98 = 474,971.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,841.90x = 1,030,051.98 × 474,971.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,841.90x = 489,245,153,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,245,153,759.47/686,841.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,311.16

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