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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,484.65, 1,032,370.53 and 309,078.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,484.65, 1,032,370.53 and 309,078.73 is: 463,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,484.65 : 1,032,370.53 = 309,078.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,484.65/1,032,370.53 = 309,078.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,484.65x = 1,032,370.53 × 309,078.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,484.65x = 319,083,772,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,083,772,301.83/688,484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,458.08

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