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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,023.40, 1,030,479.90 and 408,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,023.40, 1,030,479.90 and 408,087.40 is: 611,208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,023.40 : 1,030,479.90 = 408,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,023.40/1,030,479.90 = 408,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,023.40x = 1,030,479.90 × 408,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,023.40x = 420,525,863,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,525,863,143.26/688,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,208.66

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