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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,133.74, 948,269.90 and 415,149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,133.74, 948,269.90 and 415,149.08 is: 572,921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,133.74 : 948,269.90 = 415,149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,133.74/948,269.90 = 415,149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,133.74x = 948,269.90 × 415,149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,133.74x = 393,673,376,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,673,376,576.69/687,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,921.04

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