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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,123.91, 1,032,185.86 and 214,849.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,123.91, 1,032,185.86 and 214,849.82 is: 322,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,123.91 : 1,032,185.86 = 214,849.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,123.91/1,032,185.86 = 214,849.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,123.91x = 1,032,185.86 × 214,849.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,123.91x = 221,764,943,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,764,943,069.11/688,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,274.73

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