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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,296.81, 1,032,465.59 and 328,505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,296.81, 1,032,465.59 and 328,505.58 is: 492,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,296.81 : 1,032,465.59 = 328,505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,296.81/1,032,465.59 = 328,505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,296.81x = 1,032,465.59 × 328,505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,296.81x = 339,170,704,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,170,704,510.54/688,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,768.09

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