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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,173.76, 948,267.79 and 381,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,173.76, 948,267.79 and 381,246.88 is: 526,102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,173.76 : 948,267.79 = 381,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,173.76/948,267.79 = 381,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,173.76x = 948,267.79 × 381,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,173.76x = 361,524,136,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,524,136,342.00/687,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,102.95

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