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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,009.20, 1,032,013.80 and 333,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,009.20, 1,032,013.80 and 333,715.20 is: 500,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,009.20 : 1,032,013.80 = 333,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,009.20/1,032,013.80 = 333,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,009.20x = 1,032,013.80 × 333,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,009.20x = 344,398,691,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,398,691,669.76/688,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,572.80

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