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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,741.30, 1,031,280.13 and 288,274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,741.30, 1,031,280.13 and 288,274.81 is: 432,273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,741.30 : 1,031,280.13 = 288,274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,741.30/1,031,280.13 = 288,274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,741.30x = 1,031,280.13 × 288,274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,741.30x = 297,292,083,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,292,083,532.53/687,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,273.13

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