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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,237.20, 1,031,633.40 and 406,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,237.20, 1,031,633.40 and 406,912.40 is: 610,829.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,237.20 : 1,031,633.40 = 406,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,237.20/1,031,633.40 = 406,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,237.20x = 1,031,633.40 × 406,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,237.20x = 419,784,422,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,784,422,714.16/687,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,829.02

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