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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,308.56, 1,033,962.96 and 215,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,308.56, 1,033,962.96 and 215,993.76 is: 323,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,308.56 : 1,033,962.96 = 215,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,308.56/1,033,962.96 = 215,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,308.56x = 1,033,962.96 × 215,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,308.56x = 223,329,547,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,329,547,431.13/689,308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,990.68

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