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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,024.15, 1,030,037.99 and 461,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,024.15, 1,030,037.99 and 461,826.02 is: 692,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,024.15 : 1,030,037.99 = 461,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,024.15/1,030,037.99 = 461,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,024.15x = 1,030,037.99 × 461,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,024.15x = 475,698,345,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,698,345,370.50/687,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,404.11

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