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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,924.30, 949,338.52 and 381,999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,924.30, 949,338.52 and 381,999.74 is: 527,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,924.30 : 949,338.52 = 381,999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,924.30/949,338.52 = 381,999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,924.30x = 949,338.52 × 381,999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,924.30x = 362,647,068,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,647,068,514.08/687,924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,161.30

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