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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,737.83, 947,680.72 and 380,809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,737.83, 947,680.72 and 380,809.34 is: 525,507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,737.83 : 947,680.72 = 380,809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,737.83/947,680.72 = 380,809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,737.83x = 947,680.72 × 380,809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,737.83x = 360,885,669,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,885,669,513.93/686,737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,507.19

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