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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,027.05, 1,031,631.74 and 261,594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,027.05, 1,031,631.74 and 261,594.09 is: 392,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,027.05 : 1,031,631.74 = 261,594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,027.05/1,031,631.74 = 261,594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,027.05x = 1,031,631.74 × 261,594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,027.05x = 269,868,769,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,868,769,782.04/688,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,235.70

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