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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,286.80, 1,032,430.20 and 546,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,286.80, 1,032,430.20 and 546,569.20 is: 819,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,286.80 : 1,032,430.20 = 546,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,286.80/1,032,430.20 = 546,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,286.80x = 1,032,430.20 × 546,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,286.80x = 564,294,548,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,294,548,469.84/688,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,853.80

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