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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,815.81, 1,032,729.93 and 323,873.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,815.81, 1,032,729.93 and 323,873.17 is: 485,577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,815.81 : 1,032,729.93 = 323,873.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,815.81/1,032,729.93 = 323,873.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,815.81x = 1,032,729.93 × 323,873.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,815.81x = 334,473,519,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,473,519,096.59/688,815.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,577.59

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