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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,437.36, 1,033,060.57 and 289,047.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,437.36, 1,033,060.57 and 289,047.42 is: 433,740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,437.36 : 1,033,060.57 = 289,047.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,437.36/1,033,060.57 = 289,047.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,437.36x = 1,033,060.57 × 289,047.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,437.36x = 298,603,491,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,603,491,016.99/688,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,740.97

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