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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,016.40, 1,029,983.40 and 511,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,016.40, 1,029,983.40 and 511,306.80 is: 765,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,016.40 : 1,029,983.40 = 511,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,016.40/1,029,983.40 = 511,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,016.40x = 1,029,983.40 × 511,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,016.40x = 526,637,516,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,637,516,307.12/688,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,443.26

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