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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,219.35, 1,030,582.04 and 237,818.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,219.35, 1,030,582.04 and 237,818.21 is: 356,641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,219.35 : 1,030,582.04 = 237,818.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,219.35/1,030,582.04 = 237,818.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,219.35x = 1,030,582.04 × 237,818.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,219.35x = 245,091,169,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,091,169,668.95/687,219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,641.84

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