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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,567.62, 947,519.46 and 380,739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,567.62, 947,519.46 and 380,739.93 is: 525,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,567.62 : 947,519.46 = 380,739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,567.62/947,519.46 = 380,739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,567.62x = 947,519.46 × 380,739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,567.62x = 360,758,492,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,758,492,874.04/686,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,452.24

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