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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,070.28, 949,530.42 and 386,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,070.28, 949,530.42 and 386,262.12 is: 533,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,070.28 : 949,530.42 = 386,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,070.28/949,530.42 = 386,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,070.28x = 949,530.42 × 386,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,070.28x = 366,767,633,033.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,767,633,033.69/688,070.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,038.04

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