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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,771.84, 1,031,953.44 and 333,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,771.84, 1,031,953.44 and 333,051.84 is: 499,720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,771.84 : 1,031,953.44 = 333,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,771.84/1,031,953.44 = 333,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,771.84x = 1,031,953.44 × 333,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,771.84x = 343,693,991,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,693,991,986.33/687,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,720.94

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