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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,544.65, 1,031,330.30 and 238,280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,544.65, 1,031,330.30 and 238,280.31 is: 357,425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,544.65 : 1,031,330.30 = 238,280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,544.65/1,031,330.30 = 238,280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,544.65x = 1,031,330.30 × 238,280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,544.65x = 245,745,702,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,745,702,404.99/687,544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,425.08

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