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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,858.38, 1,030,444.52 and 237,578.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,858.38, 1,030,444.52 and 237,578.87 is: 356,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,858.38 : 1,030,444.52 = 237,578.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,858.38/1,030,444.52 = 237,578.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,858.38x = 1,030,444.52 × 237,578.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,858.38x = 244,811,846,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,811,846,047.51/686,858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,422.60

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