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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,591.50, 1,031,801.98 and 293,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,591.50, 1,031,801.98 and 293,607.50 is: 440,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,591.50 : 1,031,801.98 = 293,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,591.50/1,031,801.98 = 293,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,591.50x = 1,031,801.98 × 293,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,591.50x = 302,944,799,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,944,799,842.85/687,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,588.34

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