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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,408.57, 1,030,866.80 and 238,008.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,408.57, 1,030,866.80 and 238,008.83 is: 356,928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,408.57 : 1,030,866.80 = 238,008.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,408.57/1,030,866.80 = 238,008.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,408.57x = 1,030,866.80 × 238,008.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,408.57x = 245,355,394,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,355,394,609.47/687,408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,928.04

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