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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,930.23, 1,033,418.66 and 239,654.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,930.23, 1,033,418.66 and 239,654.98 is: 359,490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,930.23 : 1,033,418.66 = 239,654.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,930.23/1,033,418.66 = 239,654.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,930.23x = 1,033,418.66 × 239,654.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,930.23x = 247,663,928,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,663,928,293.93/688,930.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,490.58

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