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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,053.48, 1,030,564.73 and 237,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,053.48, 1,030,564.73 and 237,747.24 is: 356,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,053.48 : 1,030,564.73 = 237,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,053.48/1,030,564.73 = 237,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,053.48x = 1,030,564.73 × 237,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,053.48x = 245,013,923,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,013,923,369.63/687,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,615.50

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