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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,512.04, 1,029,773.61 and 420,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,512.04, 1,029,773.61 and 420,464.76 is: 629,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,512.04 : 1,029,773.61 = 420,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,512.04/1,029,773.61 = 420,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,512.04x = 1,029,773.61 × 420,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,512.04x = 432,983,513,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,983,513,782.98/687,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,783.17

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