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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,369.96, 948,568.44 and 381,492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,369.96, 948,568.44 and 381,492.48 is: 526,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,369.96 : 948,568.44 = 381,492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,369.96/948,568.44 = 381,492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,369.96x = 948,568.44 × 381,492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,369.96x = 361,871,726,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,871,726,625.33/687,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,458.45

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