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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,512.40, 1,030,727.40 and 511,802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,512.40, 1,030,727.40 and 511,802.80 is: 766,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,512.40 : 1,030,727.40 = 511,802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,512.40/1,030,727.40 = 511,802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,512.40x = 1,030,727.40 × 511,802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,512.40x = 527,529,169,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,529,169,356.72/688,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,186.88

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