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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,456.80, 1,031,805.54 and 555,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,456.80, 1,031,805.54 and 555,399.72 is: 832,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,456.80 : 1,031,805.54 = 555,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,456.80/1,031,805.54 = 555,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,456.80x = 1,031,805.54 × 555,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,456.80x = 573,064,508,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,064,508,010.45/688,456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,389.93

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