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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,916.64, 1,032,001.82 and 226,320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,916.64, 1,032,001.82 and 226,320.59 is: 339,522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,916.64 : 1,032,001.82 = 226,320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,916.64/1,032,001.82 = 226,320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,916.64x = 1,032,001.82 × 226,320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,916.64x = 233,563,262,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,563,262,231.88/687,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,522.62

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