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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,688.86, 1,032,441.61 and 239,351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,688.86, 1,032,441.61 and 239,351.35 is: 358,821.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,688.86 : 1,032,441.61 = 239,351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,688.86/1,032,441.61 = 239,351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,688.86x = 1,032,441.61 × 239,351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,688.86x = 247,116,293,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,116,293,149.67/688,688.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,821.39

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