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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,848.59, 1,033,743.09 and 239,564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,848.59, 1,033,743.09 and 239,564.98 is: 359,511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,848.59 : 1,033,743.09 = 239,564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,848.59/1,033,743.09 = 239,564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,848.59x = 1,033,743.09 × 239,564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,848.59x = 247,648,642,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,648,642,680.99/688,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,511.00

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