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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,053.70, 1,030,796.55 and 332,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,053.70, 1,030,796.55 and 332,079.30 is: 498,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,053.70 : 1,030,796.55 = 332,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,053.70/1,030,796.55 = 332,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,053.70x = 1,030,796.55 × 332,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,053.70x = 342,306,196,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,306,196,766.42/687,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,223.35

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