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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,069.65, 946,697.63 and 380,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,069.65, 946,697.63 and 380,069.62 is: 524,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,069.65 : 946,697.63 = 380,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,069.65/946,697.63 = 380,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,069.65x = 946,697.63 × 380,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,069.65x = 359,811,004,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,811,004,221.91/686,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,452.59

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