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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,297, 1,032,484.38 and 245,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,297, 1,032,484.38 and 245,065 is: 367,611.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,297 : 1,032,484.38 = 245,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,297/1,032,484.38 = 245,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,297x = 1,032,484.38 × 245,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,297x = 253,025,784,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,025,784,584.70/688,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,611.34

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