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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,071.72, 949,563.17 and 382,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,071.72, 949,563.17 and 382,153.82 is: 527,385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,071.72 : 949,563.17 = 382,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,071.72/949,563.17 = 382,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,071.72x = 949,563.17 × 382,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,071.72x = 362,879,192,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,879,192,746.81/688,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,385.71

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