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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,571.66, 1,033,023.54 and 239,227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,571.66, 1,033,023.54 and 239,227.13 is: 358,898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,571.66 : 1,033,023.54 = 239,227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,571.66/1,033,023.54 = 239,227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,571.66x = 1,033,023.54 × 239,227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,571.66x = 247,127,251,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,127,251,531.52/688,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,898.38

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