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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,682.23, 1,032,431.72 and 239,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,682.23, 1,032,431.72 and 239,344.72 is: 358,811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,682.23 : 1,032,431.72 = 239,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,682.23/1,032,431.72 = 239,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,682.23x = 1,032,431.72 × 239,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,682.23x = 247,107,082,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,107,082,326.87/688,682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,811.47

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