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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,427.52, 1,030,895.20 and 238,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,427.52, 1,030,895.20 and 238,027.70 is: 356,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,427.52 : 1,030,895.20 = 238,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,427.52/1,030,895.20 = 238,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,427.52x = 1,030,895.20 × 238,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,427.52x = 245,381,613,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,381,613,397.04/687,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,956.34

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