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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,438.62, 1,033,062.45 and 289,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,438.62, 1,033,062.45 and 289,048.68 is: 433,742.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,438.62 : 1,033,062.45 = 289,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,438.62/1,033,062.45 = 289,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,438.62x = 1,033,062.45 × 289,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,438.62x = 298,605,337,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,605,337,530.07/688,438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,742.86

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