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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,697.20, 949,170.68 and 524,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,697.20, 949,170.68 and 524,777.04 is: 724,305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,697.20 : 949,170.68 = 524,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,697.20/949,170.68 = 524,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,697.20x = 949,170.68 × 524,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,697.20x = 498,102,979,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,102,979,905.19/687,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,305.67

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