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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,016.67, 949,459.33 and 377,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,016.67, 949,459.33 and 377,925.36 is: 521,534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,016.67 : 949,459.33 = 377,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,016.67/949,459.33 = 377,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,016.67x = 949,459.33 × 377,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,016.67x = 358,824,759,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,824,759,095.61/688,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,534.98

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