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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,342.89, 1,031,768.55 and 546,096.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,342.89, 1,031,768.55 and 546,096.11 is: 819,743.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,342.89 : 1,031,768.55 = 546,096.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,342.89/1,031,768.55 = 546,096.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,342.89x = 1,031,768.55 × 546,096.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,342.89x = 563,444,791,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,444,791,575.34/687,342.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,743.39

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