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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,327.44, 1,033,991.52 and 315,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,327.44, 1,033,991.52 and 315,088 is: 472,632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,327.44 : 1,033,991.52 = 315,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,327.44/1,033,991.52 = 315,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,327.44x = 1,033,991.52 × 315,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,327.44x = 325,798,320,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,798,320,053.76/689,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,632.16

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