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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,068.92, 949,536.06 and 386,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,068.92, 949,536.06 and 386,265.08 is: 533,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,068.92 : 949,536.06 = 386,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,068.92/949,536.06 = 386,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,068.92x = 949,536.06 × 386,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,068.92x = 366,772,622,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,772,622,178.79/688,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,046.34

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