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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,606.32, 948,881.72 and 381,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,606.32, 948,881.72 and 381,664.72 is: 526,688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,606.32 : 948,881.72 = 381,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,606.32/948,881.72 = 381,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,606.32x = 948,881.72 × 381,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,606.32x = 362,154,675,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,154,675,976.92/687,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,688.99

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