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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,615.70, 1,032,923.55 and 239,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,615.70, 1,032,923.55 and 239,187.20 is: 358,780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,615.70 : 1,032,923.55 = 239,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,615.70/1,032,923.55 = 239,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,615.70x = 1,032,923.55 × 239,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,615.70x = 247,062,091,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,062,091,738.56/688,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,780.80

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