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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,915.66, 1,030,467.23 and 237,515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,915.66, 1,030,467.23 and 237,515.86 is: 356,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,915.66 : 1,030,467.23 = 237,515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,915.66/1,030,467.23 = 237,515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,915.66x = 1,030,467.23 × 237,515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,915.66x = 244,752,308,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,752,308,352.89/686,915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,306.20

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