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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,411.78, 1,031,106.32 and 282,521.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,411.78, 1,031,106.32 and 282,521.94 is: 423,778.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,411.78 : 1,031,106.32 = 282,521.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,411.78/1,031,106.32 = 282,521.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,411.78x = 1,031,106.32 × 282,521.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,411.78x = 291,310,157,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,310,157,872.66/687,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,778.25

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