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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,413.05, 1,032,218.63 and 267,196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,413.05, 1,032,218.63 and 267,196.85 is: 400,639.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,413.05 : 1,032,218.63 = 267,196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,413.05/1,032,218.63 = 267,196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,413.05x = 1,032,218.63 × 267,196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,413.05x = 275,805,565,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,805,565,111.33/688,413.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,639.65

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