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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,063.52, 948,147.96 and 418,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,063.52, 948,147.96 and 418,791.52 is: 577,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,063.52 : 948,147.96 = 418,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,063.52/948,147.96 = 418,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,063.52x = 948,147.96 × 418,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,063.52x = 397,076,325,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,076,325,353.30/687,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,932.48

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