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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,032.83, 1,032,016.14 and 232,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,032.83, 1,032,016.14 and 232,593.73 is: 348,879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,032.83 : 1,032,016.14 = 232,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,032.83/1,032,016.14 = 232,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,032.83x = 1,032,016.14 × 232,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,032.83x = 240,040,480,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,040,480,842.76/688,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,879.40

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