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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,234.80, 1,032,006.60 and 313,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,234.80, 1,032,006.60 and 313,834.80 is: 470,594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,234.80 : 1,032,006.60 = 313,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,234.80/1,032,006.60 = 313,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,234.80x = 1,032,006.60 × 313,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,234.80x = 323,879,584,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,879,584,909.68/688,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,594.61

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