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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,731.80, 1,029,629.40 and 608,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,731.80, 1,029,629.40 and 608,999.80 is: 911,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,731.80 : 1,029,629.40 = 608,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,731.80/1,029,629.40 = 608,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,731.80x = 1,029,629.40 × 608,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,731.80x = 627,044,098,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,044,098,674.12/687,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,756.73

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