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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,637.10, 1,032,955.65 and 215,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,637.10, 1,032,955.65 and 215,370.30 is: 323,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,637.10 : 1,032,955.65 = 215,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,637.10/1,032,955.65 = 215,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,637.10x = 1,032,955.65 × 215,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,637.10x = 222,467,968,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,467,968,227.20/688,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,055.45

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