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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,006.14, 949,457.79 and 382,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,006.14, 949,457.79 and 382,102.26 is: 527,306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,006.14 : 949,457.79 = 382,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,006.14/949,457.79 = 382,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,006.14x = 949,457.79 × 382,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,006.14x = 362,789,967,333.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,789,967,333.61/688,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,306.29

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