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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,162.02, 1,030,808.61 and 213,720.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,162.02, 1,030,808.61 and 213,720.26 is: 320,600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,162.02 : 1,030,808.61 = 213,720.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,162.02/1,030,808.61 = 213,720.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,162.02x = 1,030,808.61 × 213,720.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,162.02x = 220,304,678,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,304,678,985.40/687,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,600.78

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