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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,332.60, 947,173.94 and 380,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,332.60, 947,173.94 and 380,441.48 is: 525,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,332.60 : 947,173.94 = 380,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,332.60/947,173.94 = 380,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,332.60x = 947,173.94 × 380,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,332.60x = 360,344,255,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,344,255,551.03/686,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,028.62

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