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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,438.86, 1,033,062.82 and 289,048.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,438.86, 1,033,062.82 and 289,048.92 is: 433,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,438.86 : 1,033,062.82 = 289,048.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,438.86/1,033,062.82 = 289,048.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,438.86x = 1,033,062.82 × 289,048.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,438.86x = 298,605,692,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,605,692,413.15/688,438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,743.23

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