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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,012.54, 949,480.86 and 382,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,012.54, 949,480.86 and 382,093.72 is: 527,302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,012.54 : 949,480.86 = 382,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,012.54/949,480.86 = 382,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,012.54x = 949,480.86 × 382,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,012.54x = 362,790,673,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,790,673,866.20/688,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,302.41

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