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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,022.78, 1,030,627.90 and 237,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,022.78, 1,030,627.90 and 237,623.16 is: 356,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,022.78 : 1,030,627.90 = 237,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,022.78/1,030,627.90 = 237,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,022.78x = 1,030,627.90 × 237,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,022.78x = 244,901,058,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,901,058,382.16/687,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,467.16

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