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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,059.72, 949,524.74 and 382,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,059.72, 949,524.74 and 382,136.84 is: 527,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,059.72 : 949,524.74 = 382,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,059.72/949,524.74 = 382,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,059.72x = 949,524.74 × 382,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,059.72x = 362,848,383,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,848,383,645.42/688,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,350.13

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