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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688,406.80, 2,531,691.60 and 608,772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688,406.80, 2,531,691.60 and 608,772.36 is: 912,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688,406.80 : 2,531,691.60 = 608,772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688,406.80/2,531,691.60 = 608,772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688,406.80x = 2,531,691.60 × 608,772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688,406.80x = 1,541,223,870,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,223,870,124.18/1,688,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,827.33

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