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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,939.68, 1,033,208.64 and 268,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,939.68, 1,033,208.64 and 268,115.52 is: 402,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,939.68 : 1,033,208.64 = 268,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,939.68/1,033,208.64 = 268,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,939.68x = 1,033,208.64 × 268,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,939.68x = 277,019,271,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,019,271,782.09/688,939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,095.10

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