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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,002.20, 1,032,003.30 and 238,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,002.20, 1,032,003.30 and 238,573.70 is: 357,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,002.20 : 1,032,003.30 = 238,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,002.20/1,032,003.30 = 238,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,002.20x = 1,032,003.30 × 238,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,002.20x = 246,208,845,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,208,845,693.21/688,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,860.55

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