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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,448.56, 1,032,316.50 and 309,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,448.56, 1,032,316.50 and 309,042.60 is: 463,403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,448.56 : 1,032,316.50 = 309,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,448.56/1,032,316.50 = 309,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,448.56x = 1,032,316.50 × 309,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,448.56x = 319,029,775,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,029,775,182.90/688,448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,403.94

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