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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,181.56, 1,032,282.70 and 238,916.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,181.56, 1,032,282.70 and 238,916.68 is: 358,378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,181.56 : 1,032,282.70 = 238,916.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,181.56/1,032,282.70 = 238,916.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,181.56x = 1,032,282.70 × 238,916.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,181.56x = 246,629,555,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,629,555,505.44/688,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,378.62

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