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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,684.23, 1,032,434.71 and 239,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,684.23, 1,032,434.71 and 239,346.72 is: 358,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,684.23 : 1,032,434.71 = 239,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,684.23/1,032,434.71 = 239,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,684.23x = 1,032,434.71 × 239,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,684.23x = 247,109,861,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,109,861,452.65/688,684.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,814.46

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