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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,621.60, 1,031,432.40 and 625,620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,621.60, 1,031,432.40 and 625,620.15 is: 938,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,621.60 : 1,031,432.40 = 625,620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,621.60/1,031,432.40 = 625,620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,621.60x = 1,031,432.40 × 625,620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,621.60x = 645,284,892,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,284,892,802.86/687,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,430.23

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