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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,767.60, 1,031,651.40 and 538,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,767.60, 1,031,651.40 and 538,468.40 is: 807,702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,767.60 : 1,031,651.40 = 538,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,767.60/1,031,651.40 = 538,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,767.60x = 1,031,651.40 × 538,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,767.60x = 555,511,678,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,511,678,715.76/687,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,702.60

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