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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,407.68, 947,143.16 and 380,483.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,407.68, 947,143.16 and 380,483.97 is: 525,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,407.68 : 947,143.16 = 380,483.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,407.68/947,143.16 = 380,483.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,407.68x = 947,143.16 × 380,483.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,407.68x = 360,372,787,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,372,787,772.73/686,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,012.76

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