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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,614.40, 1,031,421.60 and 463,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,614.40, 1,031,421.60 and 463,665.60 is: 695,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,614.40 : 1,031,421.60 = 463,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,614.40/1,031,421.60 = 463,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,614.40x = 1,031,421.60 × 463,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,614.40x = 478,234,715,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,234,715,016.96/687,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,498.40

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