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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,874.50, 1,033,326 and 250,679.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,874.50, 1,033,326 and 250,679.23 is: 376,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,874.50 : 1,033,326 = 250,679.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,874.50/1,033,326 = 250,679.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,874.50x = 1,033,326 × 250,679.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,874.50x = 259,033,366,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,033,366,018.98/688,874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,024.03

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