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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,260.34, 1,031,988.75 and 267,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,260.34, 1,031,988.75 and 267,044.14 is: 400,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,260.34 : 1,031,988.75 = 267,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,260.34/1,031,988.75 = 267,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,260.34x = 1,031,988.75 × 267,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,260.34x = 275,586,548,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,586,548,233.43/688,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,410.33

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