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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,065.52, 948,150.72 and 418,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,065.52, 948,150.72 and 418,793.52 is: 577,935.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,065.52 : 948,150.72 = 418,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,065.52/948,150.72 = 418,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,065.52x = 948,150.72 × 418,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,065.52x = 397,079,377,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,079,377,519.33/687,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,935.24

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