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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,212.61, 1,030,571.91 and 237,811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,212.61, 1,030,571.91 and 237,811.44 is: 356,631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,212.61 : 1,030,571.91 = 237,811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,212.61/1,030,571.91 = 237,811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,212.61x = 1,030,571.91 × 237,811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,212.61x = 245,081,793,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,081,793,805.30/687,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,631.69

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