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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,484.89, 1,031,277.02 and 287,723.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,484.89, 1,031,277.02 and 287,723.43 is: 431,605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,484.89 : 1,031,277.02 = 287,723.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,484.89/1,031,277.02 = 287,723.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,484.89x = 1,031,277.02 × 287,723.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,484.89x = 296,722,560,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,722,560,035.96/687,484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,605.94

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