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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,978.44, 1,033,487.10 and 190,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,978.44, 1,033,487.10 and 190,342.44 is: 285,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,978.44 : 1,033,487.10 = 190,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,978.44/1,033,487.10 = 190,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,978.44x = 1,033,487.10 × 190,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,978.44x = 196,716,456,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,716,456,322.52/688,978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,519.03

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