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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,531.80, 1,032,797.70 and 215,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,531.80, 1,032,797.70 and 215,216.40 is: 322,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,531.80 : 1,032,797.70 = 215,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,531.80/1,032,797.70 = 215,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,531.80x = 1,032,797.70 × 215,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,531.80x = 222,275,002,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,275,002,922.28/688,531.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,824.60

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