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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,045.80, 1,031,412.60 and 536,158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,045.80, 1,031,412.60 and 536,158.65 is: 803,726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,045.80 : 1,031,412.60 = 536,158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,045.80/1,031,412.60 = 536,158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,045.80x = 1,031,412.60 × 536,158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,045.80x = 553,000,787,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,000,787,208.99/688,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,726.71

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