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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,754.73, 947,818.74 and 380,898.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,754.73, 947,818.74 and 380,898.73 is: 525,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,754.73 : 947,818.74 = 380,898.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,754.73/947,818.74 = 380,898.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,754.73x = 947,818.74 × 380,898.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,754.73x = 361,022,954,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,022,954,336.20/686,754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,694.16

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