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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,099.76, 1,030,655.12 and 282,187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,099.76, 1,030,655.12 and 282,187.65 is: 423,283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,099.76 : 1,030,655.12 = 282,187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,099.76/1,030,655.12 = 282,187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,099.76x = 1,030,655.12 × 282,187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,099.76x = 290,838,144,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,838,144,517.16/687,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,283.72

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