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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,178.39, 1,032,277.96 and 238,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,178.39, 1,032,277.96 and 238,913.54 is: 358,373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,178.39 : 1,032,277.96 = 238,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,178.39/1,032,277.96 = 238,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,178.39x = 1,032,277.96 × 238,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,178.39x = 246,625,180,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,625,180,695.87/688,178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,373.91

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