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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,018.22, 949,379.18 and 382,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,018.22, 949,379.18 and 382,053 is: 527,185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,018.22 : 949,379.18 = 382,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,018.22/949,379.18 = 382,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,018.22x = 949,379.18 × 382,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,018.22x = 362,713,163,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,713,163,856.54/688,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,185.40

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