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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,023.07, 1,030,036.38 and 461,824.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,023.07, 1,030,036.38 and 461,824.95 is: 692,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,023.07 : 1,030,036.38 = 461,824.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,023.07/1,030,036.38 = 461,824.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,023.07x = 1,030,036.38 × 461,824.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,023.07x = 475,696,492,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,696,492,232.37/687,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,402.50

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