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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,417.93, 1,032,225.93 and 267,201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,417.93, 1,032,225.93 and 267,201.73 is: 400,646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,417.93 : 1,032,225.93 = 267,201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,417.93/1,032,225.93 = 267,201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,417.93x = 1,032,225.93 × 267,201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,417.93x = 275,812,554,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,812,554,246.86/688,417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,646.96

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