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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,825.80, 1,031,738.70 and 617,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,825.80, 1,031,738.70 and 617,841.80 is: 926,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,825.80 : 1,031,738.70 = 617,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,825.80/1,031,738.70 = 617,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,825.80x = 1,031,738.70 × 617,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,825.80x = 637,451,295,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,451,295,537.66/687,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,762.70

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