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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,002.60, 1,031,129.10 and 332,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,002.60, 1,031,129.10 and 332,250.60 is: 497,953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,002.60 : 1,031,129.10 = 332,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,002.60/1,031,129.10 = 332,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,002.60x = 1,031,129.10 × 332,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,002.60x = 342,593,262,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,593,262,152.46/688,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,953.44

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