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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,789.60, 1,031,684.40 and 530,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,789.60, 1,031,684.40 and 530,325.60 is: 795,488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,789.60 : 1,031,684.40 = 530,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,789.60/1,031,684.40 = 530,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,789.60x = 1,031,684.40 × 530,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,789.60x = 547,128,648,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,128,648,440.64/687,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,488.40

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