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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,130.24, 948,265.07 and 415,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,130.24, 948,265.07 and 415,145.58 is: 572,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,130.24 : 948,265.07 = 415,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,130.24/948,265.07 = 415,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,130.24x = 948,265.07 × 415,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,130.24x = 393,668,050,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,668,050,403.16/687,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,916.21

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