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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,614.60, 1,031,421.90 and 392,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,614.60, 1,031,421.90 and 392,702.60 is: 589,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,614.60 : 1,031,421.90 = 392,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,614.60/1,031,421.90 = 392,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,614.60x = 1,031,421.90 × 392,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,614.60x = 405,042,061,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,042,061,826.94/687,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,053.90

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