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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,551.80, 1,031,327.70 and 545,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,551.80, 1,031,327.70 and 545,834.20 is: 818,751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,551.80 : 1,031,327.70 = 545,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,551.80/1,031,327.70 = 545,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,551.80x = 1,031,327.70 × 545,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,551.80x = 562,933,930,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,933,930,067.34/687,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,751.30

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