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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,261.72, 1,030,478.26 and 308,113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,261.72, 1,030,478.26 and 308,113.89 is: 461,985.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,261.72 : 1,030,478.26 = 308,113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,261.72/1,030,478.26 = 308,113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,261.72x = 1,030,478.26 × 308,113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,261.72x = 317,504,665,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,504,665,249.03/687,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,985.09

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