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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,739.09, 1,033,119.02 and 262,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,739.09, 1,033,119.02 and 262,298.52 is: 393,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,739.09 : 1,033,119.02 = 262,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,739.09/1,033,119.02 = 262,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,739.09x = 1,033,119.02 × 262,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,739.09x = 270,985,590,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,985,590,585.60/688,739.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,451.74

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