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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,787.60, 1,031,681.40 and 475,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,787.60, 1,031,681.40 and 475,211.20 is: 712,816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,787.60 : 1,031,681.40 = 475,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,787.60/1,031,681.40 = 475,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,787.60x = 1,031,681.40 × 475,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,787.60x = 490,266,556,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,266,556,111.68/687,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,816.80

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