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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,173.57, 1,032,259.95 and 214,899.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,173.57, 1,032,259.95 and 214,899.48 is: 322,349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,173.57 : 1,032,259.95 = 214,899.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,173.57/1,032,259.95 = 214,899.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,173.57x = 1,032,259.95 × 214,899.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,173.57x = 221,832,126,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,832,126,479.83/688,173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,349.09

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