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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,301.73, 1,033,109.31 and 422,581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,301.73, 1,033,109.31 and 422,581.23 is: 634,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,301.73 : 1,033,109.31 = 422,581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,301.73/1,033,109.31 = 422,581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,301.73x = 1,033,109.31 × 422,581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,301.73x = 436,572,602,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,572,602,944.25/688,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,275.03

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