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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,053.70, 1,032,080.55 and 238,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,053.70, 1,032,080.55 and 238,625.20 is: 357,937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,053.70 : 1,032,080.55 = 238,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,053.70/1,032,080.55 = 238,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,053.70x = 1,032,080.55 × 238,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,053.70x = 246,280,427,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,280,427,659.86/688,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,937.80

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