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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,924.55, 949,338.86 and 381,999.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,924.55, 949,338.86 and 381,999.99 is: 527,161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,924.55 : 949,338.86 = 381,999.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,924.55/949,338.86 = 381,999.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,924.55x = 949,338.86 × 381,999.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,924.55x = 362,647,437,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,647,437,399.96/687,924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,161.64

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