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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,675.40, 1,033,013.10 and 502,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,675.40, 1,033,013.10 and 502,051.40 is: 753,077.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,675.40 : 1,033,013.10 = 502,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,675.40/1,033,013.10 = 502,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,675.40x = 1,033,013.10 × 502,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,675.40x = 518,625,673,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,625,673,073.34/688,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,077.10

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