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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,323.81, 1,031,079.42 and 399,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,323.81, 1,031,079.42 and 399,270.80 is: 598,960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,323.81 : 1,031,079.42 = 399,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,323.81/1,031,079.42 = 399,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,323.81x = 1,031,079.42 × 399,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,323.81x = 411,679,899,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,679,899,731.54/687,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,960.63

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