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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,663.20, 1,032,994.80 and 578,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,663.20, 1,032,994.80 and 578,438.40 is: 867,657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,663.20 : 1,032,994.80 = 578,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,663.20/1,032,994.80 = 578,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,663.20x = 1,032,994.80 × 578,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,663.20x = 597,523,859,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,523,859,320.32/688,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,657.60

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