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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,213.61, 1,030,573.41 and 237,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,213.61, 1,030,573.41 and 237,812.44 is: 356,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,213.61 : 1,030,573.41 = 237,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,213.61/1,030,573.41 = 237,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,213.61x = 1,030,573.41 × 237,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,213.61x = 245,083,177,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,083,177,231.22/687,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,633.18

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