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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,938.18, 1,033,206.39 and 268,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,938.18, 1,033,206.39 and 268,114.02 is: 402,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,938.18 : 1,033,206.39 = 268,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,938.18/1,033,206.39 = 268,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,938.18x = 1,033,206.39 × 268,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,938.18x = 277,017,118,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,017,118,712.59/688,938.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,092.85

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