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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,026.30, 948,209.72 and 381,201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,026.30, 948,209.72 and 381,201.08 is: 526,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,026.30 : 948,209.72 = 381,201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,026.30/948,209.72 = 381,201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,026.30x = 948,209.72 × 381,201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,026.30x = 361,458,562,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,458,562,683.44/687,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,120.42

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