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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,567.91, 1,033,017.91 and 239,223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,567.91, 1,033,017.91 and 239,223.38 is: 358,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,567.91 : 1,033,017.91 = 239,223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,567.91/1,033,017.91 = 239,223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,567.91x = 1,033,017.91 × 239,223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,567.91x = 247,122,030,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,122,030,267.59/688,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,892.75

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