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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,045.30, 1,031,659.14 and 261,612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,045.30, 1,031,659.14 and 261,612.31 is: 392,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,045.30 : 1,031,659.14 = 261,612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,045.30/1,031,659.14 = 261,612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,045.30x = 1,031,659.14 × 261,612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,045.30x = 269,894,724,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,894,724,935.69/688,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,263.02

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