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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,205.84, 1,030,556.04 and 237,811.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,205.84, 1,030,556.04 and 237,811.36 is: 356,629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,205.84 : 1,030,556.04 = 237,811.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,205.84/1,030,556.04 = 237,811.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,205.84x = 1,030,556.04 × 237,811.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,205.84x = 245,077,933,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,077,933,428.61/687,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,629.58

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