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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,298, 1,032,485.88 and 245,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,298, 1,032,485.88 and 245,066 is: 367,612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,298 : 1,032,485.88 = 245,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,298/1,032,485.88 = 245,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,298x = 1,032,485.88 × 245,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,298x = 253,027,184,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,027,184,668.08/688,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,612.84

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