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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,468.66, 1,031,964.65 and 332,993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,468.66, 1,031,964.65 and 332,993.68 is: 499,133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,468.66 : 1,031,964.65 = 332,993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,468.66/1,031,964.65 = 332,993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,468.66x = 1,031,964.65 × 332,993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,468.66x = 343,637,701,273.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,637,701,273.59/688,468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,133.40

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