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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,802.50, 949,255.02 and 385,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,802.50, 949,255.02 and 385,996.50 is: 532,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,802.50 : 949,255.02 = 385,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,802.50/949,255.02 = 385,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,802.50x = 949,255.02 × 385,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,802.50x = 366,409,115,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,409,115,327.43/687,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,724.31

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