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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,035.14, 1,029,501.76 and 367,232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,035.14, 1,029,501.76 and 367,232.51 is: 550,287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,035.14 : 1,029,501.76 = 367,232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,035.14/1,029,501.76 = 367,232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,035.14x = 1,029,501.76 × 367,232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,035.14x = 378,066,515,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,066,515,374.22/687,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,287.01

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