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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,367.71, 1,030,724.28 and 282,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,367.71, 1,030,724.28 and 282,496.68 is: 423,610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,367.71 : 1,030,724.28 = 282,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,367.71/1,030,724.28 = 282,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,367.71x = 1,030,724.28 × 282,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,367.71x = 291,176,187,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,176,187,095.39/687,367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,610.51

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