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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,034.83, 1,032,019.14 and 232,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,034.83, 1,032,019.14 and 232,595.73 is: 348,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,034.83 : 1,032,019.14 = 232,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,034.83/1,032,019.14 = 232,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,034.83x = 1,032,019.14 × 232,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,034.83x = 240,043,245,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,043,245,242.27/688,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,882.40

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