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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,176.08, 1,032,274.50 and 238,911.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,176.08, 1,032,274.50 and 238,911.22 is: 358,370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,176.08 : 1,032,274.50 = 238,911.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,176.08/1,032,274.50 = 238,911.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,176.08x = 1,032,274.50 × 238,911.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,176.08x = 246,621,961,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,621,961,635.24/688,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,370.44

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