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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,725.71, 947,779.56 and 380,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,725.71, 947,779.56 and 380,870.10 is: 525,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,725.71 : 947,779.56 = 380,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,725.71/947,779.56 = 380,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,725.71x = 947,779.56 × 380,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,725.71x = 360,980,895,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,980,895,795.16/686,725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,655.13

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