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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,126.35, 1,031,770.35 and 308,973.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,126.35, 1,031,770.35 and 308,973.45 is: 463,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,126.35 : 1,031,770.35 = 308,973.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,126.35/1,031,770.35 = 308,973.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,126.35x = 1,031,770.35 × 308,973.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,126.35x = 318,789,644,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,789,644,647.21/688,126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,271.96

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