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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,546.52, 947,490.33 and 380,718.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,546.52, 947,490.33 and 380,718.83 is: 525,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,546.52 : 947,490.33 = 380,718.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,546.52/947,490.33 = 380,718.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,546.52x = 947,490.33 × 380,718.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,546.52x = 360,727,403,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,727,403,232.87/686,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,423.10

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