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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,973.32, 949,371.36 and 382,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,973.32, 949,371.36 and 382,069.32 is: 527,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,973.32 : 949,371.36 = 382,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,973.32/949,371.36 = 382,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,973.32x = 949,371.36 × 382,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,973.32x = 362,725,669,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,725,669,942.68/687,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,237.99

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