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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,053.60, 949,513.92 and 386,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,053.60, 949,513.92 and 386,247.36 is: 533,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,053.60 : 949,513.92 = 386,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,053.60/949,513.92 = 386,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,053.60x = 949,513.92 × 386,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,053.60x = 366,747,244,883.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,747,244,883.25/688,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,021.33

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