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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,685.36, 1,032,436.37 and 239,347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,685.36, 1,032,436.37 and 239,347.85 is: 358,816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,685.36 : 1,032,436.37 = 239,347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,685.36/1,032,436.37 = 239,347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,685.36x = 1,032,436.37 × 239,347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,685.36x = 247,111,420,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,111,420,857.49/688,685.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,816.14

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