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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,132.58, 949,240.18 and 639,421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,132.58, 949,240.18 and 639,421.26 is: 882,045.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,132.58 : 949,240.18 = 639,421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,132.58/949,240.18 = 639,421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,132.58x = 949,240.18 × 639,421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,132.58x = 606,964,349,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,964,349,177.85/688,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,045.65

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