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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,589.40, 1,033,661.70 and 531,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,589.40, 1,033,661.70 and 531,514.20 is: 797,871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,589.40 : 1,033,661.70 = 531,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,589.40/1,033,661.70 = 531,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,589.40x = 1,033,661.70 × 531,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,589.40x = 549,405,871,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,405,871,546.14/688,589.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,871.52

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