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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,642.47, 947,664.67 and 380,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,642.47, 947,664.67 and 380,786.88 is: 525,540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,642.47 : 947,664.67 = 380,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,642.47/947,664.67 = 380,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,642.47x = 947,664.67 × 380,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,642.47x = 360,858,272,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,858,272,975.53/686,642.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,540.28

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