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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,361.70, 1,028,042.55 and 508,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,361.70, 1,028,042.55 and 508,214.70 is: 762,322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,361.70 : 1,028,042.55 = 508,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,361.70/1,028,042.55 = 508,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,361.70x = 1,028,042.55 × 508,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,361.70x = 522,466,336,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,466,336,135.49/685,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,322.05

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