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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,941.40, 1,033,609.74 and 289,376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,941.40, 1,033,609.74 and 289,376.68 is: 434,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,941.40 : 1,033,609.74 = 289,376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,941.40/1,033,609.74 = 289,376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,941.40x = 1,033,609.74 × 289,376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,941.40x = 299,102,554,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,102,554,976.86/688,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,148.03

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