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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,833, 1,032,268.12 and 507,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,833, 1,032,268.12 and 507,492.24 is: 760,515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,833 : 1,032,268.12 = 507,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,833/1,032,268.12 = 507,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,833x = 1,032,268.12 × 507,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,833x = 523,868,060,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,868,060,499.39/688,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,515.34

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