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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,510.12, 1,032,737.10 and 239,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,510.12, 1,032,737.10 and 239,332.84 is: 358,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,510.12 : 1,032,737.10 = 239,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,510.12/1,032,737.10 = 239,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,510.12x = 1,032,737.10 × 239,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,510.12x = 247,167,903,116.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,167,903,116.36/688,510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,989.50

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