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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,605.20, 1,032,907.80 and 511,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,605.20, 1,032,907.80 and 511,458.20 is: 767,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,605.20 : 1,032,907.80 = 511,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,605.20/1,032,907.80 = 511,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,605.20x = 1,032,907.80 × 511,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,605.20x = 528,289,164,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,289,164,153.96/688,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,187.30

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