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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,486.65, 1,032,373.53 and 309,080.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,486.65, 1,032,373.53 and 309,080.73 is: 463,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,486.65 : 1,032,373.53 = 309,080.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,486.65/1,032,373.53 = 309,080.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,486.65x = 1,032,373.53 × 309,080.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,486.65x = 319,086,764,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,086,764,285.08/688,486.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,461.08

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