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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,970.27, 1,030,458.04 and 287,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,970.27, 1,030,458.04 and 287,330.70 is: 430,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,970.27 : 1,030,458.04 = 287,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,970.27/1,030,458.04 = 287,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,970.27x = 1,030,458.04 × 287,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,970.27x = 296,082,229,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,082,229,953.83/686,970.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,997.15

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