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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,949.65, 1,033,548.41 and 283,916.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,949.65, 1,033,548.41 and 283,916.34 is: 425,925.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,949.65 : 1,033,548.41 = 283,916.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,949.65/1,033,548.41 = 283,916.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,949.65x = 1,033,548.41 × 283,916.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,949.65x = 293,441,280,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,441,280,892.78/688,949.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,925.58

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