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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,720.40, 1,033,080.60 and 334,426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,720.40, 1,033,080.60 and 334,426.40 is: 501,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,720.40 : 1,033,080.60 = 334,426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,720.40/1,033,080.60 = 334,426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,720.40x = 1,033,080.60 × 334,426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,720.40x = 345,489,425,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,489,425,967.84/688,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,639.60

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