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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,516.23, 947,448.34 and 380,688.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,516.23, 947,448.34 and 380,688.51 is: 525,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,516.23 : 947,448.34 = 380,688.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,516.23/947,448.34 = 380,688.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,516.23x = 947,448.34 × 380,688.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,516.23x = 360,682,696,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,682,696,269.76/686,516.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,381.16

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