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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,516.62, 1,032,377.63 and 267,300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,516.62, 1,032,377.63 and 267,300.42 is: 400,796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,516.62 : 1,032,377.63 = 267,300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,516.62/1,032,377.63 = 267,300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,516.62x = 1,032,377.63 × 267,300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,516.62x = 275,954,972,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,954,972,761.10/688,516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,796.39

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