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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,907.14, 949,399.44 and 415,976.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,907.14, 949,399.44 and 415,976.98 is: 574,101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,907.14 : 949,399.44 = 415,976.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,907.14/949,399.44 = 415,976.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,907.14x = 949,399.44 × 415,976.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,907.14x = 394,928,311,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,928,311,864.89/687,907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,101.20

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