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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,665.60, 1,032,998.40 and 476,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,665.60, 1,032,998.40 and 476,089.20 is: 714,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,665.60 : 1,032,998.40 = 476,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,665.60/1,032,998.40 = 476,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,665.60x = 1,032,998.40 × 476,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,665.60x = 491,799,381,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,799,381,857.28/688,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,133.80

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