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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,228.60, 1,029,790.74 and 287,651.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,228.60, 1,029,790.74 and 287,651.82 is: 431,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,228.60 : 1,029,790.74 = 287,651.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,228.60/1,029,790.74 = 287,651.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,228.60x = 1,029,790.74 × 287,651.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,228.60x = 296,221,180,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,221,180,580.15/687,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,037.33

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