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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,628.40, 1,032,942.60 and 502,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,628.40, 1,032,942.60 and 502,004.40 is: 753,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,628.40 : 1,032,942.60 = 502,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,628.40/1,032,942.60 = 502,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,628.40x = 1,032,942.60 × 502,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,628.40x = 518,541,730,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,541,730,147.44/688,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,006.60

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