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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,501.30, 1,031,511.15 and 332,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,501.30, 1,031,511.15 and 332,829.30 is: 499,369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,501.30 : 1,031,511.15 = 332,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,501.30/1,031,511.15 = 332,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,501.30x = 1,031,511.15 × 332,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,501.30x = 343,317,133,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,317,133,996.70/687,501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,369.43

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