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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,142.62, 949,981.97 and 430,163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,142.62, 949,981.97 and 430,163.07 is: 593,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,142.62 : 949,981.97 = 430,163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,142.62/949,981.97 = 430,163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,142.62x = 949,981.97 × 430,163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,142.62x = 408,647,163,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,647,163,516.47/688,142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,840.80

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