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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,404.91, 1,032,374.49 and 261,839.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,404.91, 1,032,374.49 and 261,839.47 is: 392,670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,404.91 : 1,032,374.49 = 261,839.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,404.91/1,032,374.49 = 261,839.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,404.91x = 1,032,374.49 × 261,839.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,404.91x = 270,316,389,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,316,389,303.12/688,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,670.63

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