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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,404.28, 1,030,692.19 and 308,256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,404.28, 1,030,692.19 and 308,256.45 is: 462,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,404.28 : 1,030,692.19 = 308,256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,404.28/1,030,692.19 = 308,256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,404.28x = 1,030,692.19 × 308,256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,404.28x = 317,717,515,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,717,515,532.13/687,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,198.92

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