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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,673.80, 1,029,542.40 and 608,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,673.80, 1,029,542.40 and 608,941.80 is: 911,669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,673.80 : 1,029,542.40 = 608,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,673.80/1,029,542.40 = 608,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,673.80x = 1,029,542.40 × 608,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,673.80x = 626,931,402,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,931,402,232.32/687,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,669.75

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