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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,250.56, 948,453.12 and 385,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,250.56, 948,453.12 and 385,464 is: 531,966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,250.56 : 948,453.12 = 385,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,250.56/948,453.12 = 385,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,250.56x = 948,453.12 × 385,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,250.56x = 365,594,533,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,594,533,447.68/687,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,966.88

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