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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,033.20, 1,032,049.80 and 520,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,033.20, 1,032,049.80 and 520,071.60 is: 780,107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,033.20 : 1,032,049.80 = 520,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,033.20/1,032,049.80 = 520,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,033.20x = 1,032,049.80 × 520,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,033.20x = 536,739,790,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,739,790,765.68/688,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,107.40

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