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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,151.26, 1,030,228.54 and 461,953.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,151.26, 1,030,228.54 and 461,953.04 is: 692,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,151.26 : 1,030,228.54 = 461,953.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,151.26/1,030,228.54 = 461,953.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,151.26x = 1,030,228.54 × 461,953.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,151.26x = 475,917,199,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,917,199,641.74/687,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,594.52

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