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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,565.60, 1,031,014.80 and 509,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,565.60, 1,031,014.80 and 509,272.80 is: 764,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,565.60 : 1,031,014.80 = 509,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,565.60/1,031,014.80 = 509,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,565.60x = 1,031,014.80 × 509,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,565.60x = 525,067,794,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,067,794,037.44/686,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,774.40

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