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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,940.40, 1,033,608.24 and 289,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,940.40, 1,033,608.24 and 289,375.68 is: 434,146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,940.40 : 1,033,608.24 = 289,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,940.40/1,033,608.24 = 289,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,940.40x = 1,033,608.24 × 289,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,940.40x = 299,101,087,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,101,087,303.60/688,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,146.53

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