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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,970.72, 1,030,549.64 and 237,570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,970.72, 1,030,549.64 and 237,570.98 is: 356,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,970.72 : 1,030,549.64 = 237,570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,970.72/1,030,549.64 = 237,570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,970.72x = 1,030,549.64 × 237,570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,970.72x = 244,828,681,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,828,681,572.84/686,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,388.82

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