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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,221.62, 1,028,909.08 and 518,212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,221.62, 1,028,909.08 and 518,212.99 is: 775,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,221.62 : 1,028,909.08 = 518,212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,221.62/1,028,909.08 = 518,212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,221.62x = 1,028,909.08 × 518,212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,221.62x = 533,194,052,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,194,052,718.85/687,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,869.15

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