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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,683.23, 1,032,433.21 and 239,345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,683.23, 1,032,433.21 and 239,345.72 is: 358,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,683.23 : 1,032,433.21 = 239,345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,683.23/1,032,433.21 = 239,345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,683.23x = 1,032,433.21 × 239,345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,683.23x = 247,108,469,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,108,469,999.36/688,683.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,812.96

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