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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,712.40, 1,033,068.60 and 334,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,712.40, 1,033,068.60 and 334,418.40 is: 501,627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,712.40 : 1,033,068.60 = 334,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,712.40/1,033,068.60 = 334,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,712.40x = 1,033,068.60 × 334,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,712.40x = 345,477,148,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,477,148,302.24/688,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,627.60

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