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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,983.60, 1,031,975.40 and 660,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,983.60, 1,031,975.40 and 660,427.40 is: 990,641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,983.60 : 1,031,975.40 = 660,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,983.60/1,031,975.40 = 660,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,983.60x = 1,031,975.40 × 660,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,983.60x = 681,544,830,285.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,544,830,285.96/687,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,641.10

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