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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,046.58, 949,051.89 and 433,183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,046.58, 949,051.89 and 433,183.86 is: 597,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,046.58 : 949,051.89 = 433,183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,046.58/949,051.89 = 433,183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,046.58x = 949,051.89 × 433,183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,046.58x = 411,113,961,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,113,961,050.50/688,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,508.91

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