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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,341.16, 1,032,356.04 and 261,724.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,341.16, 1,032,356.04 and 261,724.78 is: 392,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,341.16 : 1,032,356.04 = 261,724.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,341.16/1,032,356.04 = 261,724.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,341.16x = 1,032,356.04 × 261,724.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,341.16x = 270,193,157,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,193,157,450.67/688,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,527.97

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