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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,143.62, 949,983.35 and 430,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,143.62, 949,983.35 and 430,164.07 is: 593,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,143.62 : 949,983.35 = 430,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,143.62/949,983.35 = 430,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,143.62x = 949,983.35 × 430,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,143.62x = 408,648,704,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,648,704,268.24/688,143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,842.18

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