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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005,985.40, 1,508,978.10 and 687,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005,985.40, 1,508,978.10 and 687,120.80 is: 1,030,681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005,985.40 : 1,508,978.10 = 687,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005,985.40/1,508,978.10 = 687,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005,985.40x = 1,508,978.10 × 687,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005,985.40x = 1,036,850,239,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,850,239,254.48/1,005,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,681.20

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