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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,049.40, 1,030,518.90 and 408,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,049.40, 1,030,518.90 and 408,113.40 is: 611,247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,049.40 : 1,030,518.90 = 408,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,049.40/1,030,518.90 = 408,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,049.40x = 1,030,518.90 × 408,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,049.40x = 420,568,572,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,568,572,043.26/688,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,247.64

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