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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,162.06, 1,030,726.14 and 266,438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,162.06, 1,030,726.14 and 266,438.04 is: 399,650.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,162.06 : 1,030,726.14 = 266,438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,162.06/1,030,726.14 = 266,438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,162.06x = 1,030,726.14 × 266,438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,162.06x = 274,624,652,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,624,652,518.37/687,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,650.49

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