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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,915, 949,410.24 and 415,984.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,915, 949,410.24 and 415,984.86 is: 574,112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,915 : 949,410.24 = 415,984.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,915/949,410.24 = 415,984.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,915x = 949,410.24 × 415,984.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,915x = 394,940,285,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,940,285,768.97/687,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,112.04

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