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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,177.08, 1,032,276 and 238,912.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,177.08, 1,032,276 and 238,912.22 is: 358,371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,177.08 : 1,032,276 = 238,912.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,177.08/1,032,276 = 238,912.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,177.08x = 1,032,276 × 238,912.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,177.08x = 246,623,350,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,623,350,812.72/688,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,371.93

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