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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,930.61, 1,033,419.22 and 239,655.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,930.61, 1,033,419.22 and 239,655.36 is: 359,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,930.61 : 1,033,419.22 = 239,655.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,930.61/1,033,419.22 = 239,655.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,930.61x = 1,033,419.22 × 239,655.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,930.61x = 247,664,455,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,664,455,200.02/688,930.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,491.15

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