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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,232.80, 1,032,003.60 and 313,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,232.80, 1,032,003.60 and 313,832.80 is: 470,591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,232.80 : 1,032,003.60 = 313,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,232.80/1,032,003.60 = 313,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,232.80x = 1,032,003.60 × 313,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,232.80x = 323,876,579,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,876,579,398.08/688,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,591.61

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