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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,035.28, 950,508.47 and 452,843.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,035.28, 950,508.47 and 452,843.81 is: 625,595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,035.28 : 950,508.47 = 452,843.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,035.28/950,508.47 = 452,843.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,035.28x = 950,508.47 × 452,843.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,035.28x = 430,431,876,267.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,431,876,267.71/688,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,595.64

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