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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,067.22, 949,556.96 and 382,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,067.22, 949,556.96 and 382,149.32 is: 527,379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,067.22 : 949,556.96 = 382,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,067.22/949,556.96 = 382,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,067.22x = 949,556.96 × 382,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,067.22x = 362,872,543,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,872,543,204.33/688,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,379.50

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