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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,847.59, 1,033,741.59 and 239,563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,847.59, 1,033,741.59 and 239,563.98 is: 359,509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,847.59 : 1,033,741.59 = 239,563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,847.59/1,033,741.59 = 239,563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,847.59x = 1,033,741.59 × 239,563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,847.59x = 247,647,250,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,647,250,041.11/688,847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,509.50

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