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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,301.70, 1,030,952.55 and 598,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,301.70, 1,030,952.55 and 598,728.20 is: 898,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,301.70 : 1,030,952.55 = 598,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,301.70/1,030,952.55 = 598,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,301.70x = 1,030,952.55 × 598,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,301.70x = 617,260,364,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,260,364,546.91/687,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,092.30

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