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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,586.80, 1,031,639.40 and 332,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,586.80, 1,031,639.40 and 332,914.80 is: 499,497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,586.80 : 1,031,639.40 = 332,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,586.80/1,031,639.40 = 332,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,586.80x = 1,031,639.40 × 332,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,586.80x = 343,448,024,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,448,024,523.12/687,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,497.70

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