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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,611, 1,032,955.38 and 245,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,611, 1,032,955.38 and 245,379 is: 368,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,611 : 1,032,955.38 = 245,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,611/1,032,955.38 = 245,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,611x = 1,032,955.38 × 245,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,611x = 253,465,558,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,465,558,189.02/688,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,082.35

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