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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,950.80, 1,031,877.60 and 238,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,950.80, 1,031,877.60 and 238,562.80 is: 357,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,950.80 : 1,031,877.60 = 238,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,950.80/1,031,877.60 = 238,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,950.80x = 1,031,877.60 × 238,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,950.80x = 246,167,609,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,167,609,513.28/687,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,827.35

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