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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,256.38, 1,030,470.39 and 308,108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,256.38, 1,030,470.39 and 308,108.54 is: 461,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,256.38 : 1,030,470.39 = 308,108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,256.38/1,030,470.39 = 308,108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,256.38x = 1,030,470.39 × 308,108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,256.38x = 317,496,729,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,496,729,952.31/687,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,977.13

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