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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,299, 1,032,487.38 and 245,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,299, 1,032,487.38 and 245,067 is: 367,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,299 : 1,032,487.38 = 245,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,299/1,032,487.38 = 245,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,299x = 1,032,487.38 × 245,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,299x = 253,028,584,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,028,584,754.46/688,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,614.34

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