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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,021.40, 1,032,032.10 and 404,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,021.40, 1,032,032.10 and 404,586.20 is: 606,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,021.40 : 1,032,032.10 = 404,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,021.40/1,032,032.10 = 404,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,021.40x = 1,032,032.10 × 404,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,021.40x = 417,545,945,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,545,945,617.02/688,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,879.30

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