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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,962.68, 1,033,243.14 and 268,138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,962.68, 1,033,243.14 and 268,138.52 is: 402,129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,962.68 : 1,033,243.14 = 268,138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,962.68/1,033,243.14 = 268,138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,962.68x = 1,033,243.14 × 268,138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,962.68x = 277,052,286,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,052,286,359.75/688,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,129.60

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