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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,189.06, 948,288.78 and 381,262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,189.06, 948,288.78 and 381,262.19 is: 526,123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,189.06 : 948,288.78 = 381,262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,189.06/948,288.78 = 381,262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,189.06x = 948,288.78 × 381,262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,189.06x = 361,546,652,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,546,652,273.78/687,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,123.99

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