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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,055.18, 949,528.85 and 382,159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,055.18, 949,528.85 and 382,159.89 is: 527,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,055.18 : 949,528.85 = 382,159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,055.18/949,528.85 = 382,159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,055.18x = 949,528.85 × 382,159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,055.18x = 362,871,838,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,871,838,957.03/688,055.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,387.70

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