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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,502.40, 1,032,753.60 and 511,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,502.40, 1,032,753.60 and 511,355.40 is: 767,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,502.40 : 1,032,753.60 = 511,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,502.40/1,032,753.60 = 511,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,502.40x = 1,032,753.60 × 511,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,502.40x = 528,104,130,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,104,130,229.44/688,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,033.10

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