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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,712.40, 1,033,068.60 and 215,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,712.40, 1,033,068.60 and 215,542.80 is: 323,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,712.40 : 1,033,068.60 = 215,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,712.40/1,033,068.60 = 215,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,712.40x = 1,033,068.60 × 215,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,712.40x = 222,670,498,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,670,498,636.08/688,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,314.20

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