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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,072.15, 1,030,125.33 and 302,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,072.15, 1,030,125.33 and 302,638.56 is: 453,745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,072.15 : 1,030,125.33 = 302,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,072.15/1,030,125.33 = 302,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,072.15x = 1,030,125.33 × 302,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,072.15x = 311,755,646,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,755,646,490.73/687,072.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,745.14

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