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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,908.70, 1,031,863.05 and 477,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,908.70, 1,031,863.05 and 477,956.70 is: 716,935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,908.70 : 1,031,863.05 = 477,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,908.70/1,031,863.05 = 477,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,908.70x = 1,031,863.05 × 477,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,908.70x = 493,185,858,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,185,858,229.94/687,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,935.05

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