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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,205.85, 1,032,073.47 and 261,638.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,205.85, 1,032,073.47 and 261,638.79 is: 392,368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,205.85 : 1,032,073.47 = 261,638.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,205.85/1,032,073.47 = 261,638.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,205.85x = 1,032,073.47 × 261,638.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,205.85x = 270,030,453,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,030,453,881.90/688,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,368.73

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