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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,848.48, 1,033,243.92 and 239,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,848.48, 1,033,243.92 and 239,670.96 is: 359,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,848.48 : 1,033,243.92 = 239,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,848.48/1,033,243.92 = 239,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,848.48x = 1,033,243.92 × 239,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,848.48x = 247,638,562,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,638,562,220.56/688,848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,496.42

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