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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,930.49, 1,033,419.03 and 239,655.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,930.49, 1,033,419.03 and 239,655.23 is: 359,490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,930.49 : 1,033,419.03 = 239,655.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,930.49/1,033,419.03 = 239,655.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,930.49x = 1,033,419.03 × 239,655.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,930.49x = 247,664,270,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,664,270,153.93/688,930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,490.94

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