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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,501.78, 947,372.40 and 380,577.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,501.78, 947,372.40 and 380,577.39 is: 525,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,501.78 : 947,372.40 = 380,577.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,501.78/947,372.40 = 380,577.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,501.78x = 947,372.40 × 380,577.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,501.78x = 360,548,515,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,548,515,350.04/686,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,196.77

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