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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,942.68, 1,033,213.14 and 268,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,942.68, 1,033,213.14 and 268,118.52 is: 402,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,942.68 : 1,033,213.14 = 268,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,942.68/1,033,213.14 = 268,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,942.68x = 1,033,213.14 × 268,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,942.68x = 277,023,577,941.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,023,577,941.35/688,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,099.60

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