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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,989.40, 1,031,984.10 and 314,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,989.40, 1,031,984.10 and 314,741.40 is: 472,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,989.40 : 1,031,984.10 = 314,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,989.40/1,031,984.10 = 314,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,989.40x = 1,031,984.10 × 314,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,989.40x = 324,808,120,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,808,120,411.74/687,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,112.10

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