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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,381.80, 1,031,996.10 and 403,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,381.80, 1,031,996.10 and 403,363.40 is: 605,586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,381.80 : 1,031,996.10 = 403,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,381.80/1,031,996.10 = 403,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,381.80x = 1,031,996.10 × 403,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,381.80x = 416,269,455,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,269,455,682.74/687,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,586.96

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