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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,551.20, 1,032,826.80 and 475,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,551.20, 1,032,826.80 and 475,974.80 is: 713,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,551.20 : 1,032,826.80 = 475,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,551.20/1,032,826.80 = 475,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,551.20x = 1,032,826.80 × 475,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,551.20x = 491,599,529,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,599,529,564.64/688,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,962.20

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