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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,848.39, 1,033,283.11 and 262,407.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,848.39, 1,033,283.11 and 262,407.89 is: 393,615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,848.39 : 1,033,283.11 = 262,407.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,848.39/1,033,283.11 = 262,407.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,848.39x = 1,033,283.11 × 262,407.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,848.39x = 271,141,634,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,141,634,189.28/688,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,615.84

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