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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,740.71, 1,033,121.46 and 262,300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,740.71, 1,033,121.46 and 262,300.15 is: 393,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,740.71 : 1,033,121.46 = 262,300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,740.71/1,033,121.46 = 262,300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,740.71x = 1,033,121.46 × 262,300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,740.71x = 270,987,913,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,987,913,926.22/688,740.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,454.18

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