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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,014.60, 1,032,021.90 and 314,766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,014.60, 1,032,021.90 and 314,766.60 is: 472,149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,014.60 : 1,032,021.90 = 314,766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,014.60/1,032,021.90 = 314,766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,014.60x = 1,032,021.90 × 314,766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,014.60x = 324,846,024,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,846,024,588.54/688,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,149.90

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