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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,168.80, 949,687.98 and 378,075.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,168.80, 949,687.98 and 378,075.38 is: 521,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,168.80 : 949,687.98 = 378,075.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,168.80/949,687.98 = 378,075.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,168.80x = 949,687.98 × 378,075.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,168.80x = 359,053,639,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,053,639,171.49/688,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,752.28

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