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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,310.26, 1,030,446.96 and 450,712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,310.26, 1,030,446.96 and 450,712.50 is: 675,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,310.26 : 1,030,446.96 = 450,712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,310.26/1,030,446.96 = 450,712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,310.26x = 1,030,446.96 × 450,712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,310.26x = 464,435,325,459
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,435,325,459/687,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,728.78

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