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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,031.40, 1,030,491.90 and 408,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,031.40, 1,030,491.90 and 408,095.40 is: 611,220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,031.40 : 1,030,491.90 = 408,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,031.40/1,030,491.90 = 408,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,031.40x = 1,030,491.90 × 408,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,031.40x = 420,539,004,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,539,004,127.26/688,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,220.66

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