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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,944.24, 1,032,858.72 and 215,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,944.24, 1,032,858.72 and 215,385.84 is: 322,904.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,944.24 : 1,032,858.72 = 215,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,944.24/1,032,858.72 = 215,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,944.24x = 1,032,858.72 × 215,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,944.24x = 222,463,143,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,463,143,008.53/688,944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,904.42

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