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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,005.60, 1,030,508.40 and 474,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,005.60, 1,030,508.40 and 474,429.20 is: 711,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,005.60 : 1,030,508.40 = 474,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,005.60/1,030,508.40 = 474,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,005.60x = 1,030,508.40 × 474,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,005.60x = 488,903,275,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,903,275,805.28/687,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,643.80

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