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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,100.28, 949,571.82 and 386,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,100.28, 949,571.82 and 386,292.12 is: 533,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,100.28 : 949,571.82 = 386,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,100.28/949,571.82 = 386,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,100.28x = 949,571.82 × 386,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,100.28x = 366,812,111,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,812,111,440.06/688,100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,079.44

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