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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,695.10, 1,033,042.65 and 498,754.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,695.10, 1,033,042.65 and 498,754.15 is: 748,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,695.10 : 1,033,042.65 = 498,754.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,695.10/1,033,042.65 = 498,754.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,695.10x = 1,033,042.65 × 498,754.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,695.10x = 515,234,308,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,234,308,814.50/688,695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,131.23

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