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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,051.40, 1,030,521.90 and 408,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,051.40, 1,030,521.90 and 408,115.40 is: 611,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,051.40 : 1,030,521.90 = 408,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,051.40/1,030,521.90 = 408,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,051.40x = 1,030,521.90 × 408,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,051.40x = 420,571,857,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,571,857,427.26/688,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,250.64

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