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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,014.40, 1,032,021.60 and 314,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,014.40, 1,032,021.60 and 314,766.40 is: 472,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,014.40 : 1,032,021.60 = 314,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,014.40/1,032,021.60 = 314,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,014.40x = 1,032,021.60 × 314,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,014.40x = 324,845,723,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,845,723,754.24/688,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,149.60

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