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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,473.34, 947,285.42 and 380,546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,473.34, 947,285.42 and 380,546.78 is: 525,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,473.34 : 947,285.42 = 380,546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,473.34/947,285.42 = 380,546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,473.34x = 947,285.42 × 380,546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,473.34x = 360,486,416,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,486,416,321.95/686,473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,128.06

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