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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,005.60, 1,032,008.40 and 418,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,005.60, 1,032,008.40 and 418,567.20 is: 627,850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,005.60 : 1,032,008.40 = 418,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,005.60/1,032,008.40 = 418,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,005.60x = 1,032,008.40 × 418,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,005.60x = 431,964,866,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,964,866,364.48/688,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,850.80

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