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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,202.24, 949,718.40 and 386,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,202.24, 949,718.40 and 386,397.44 is: 533,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,202.24 : 949,718.40 = 386,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,202.24/949,718.40 = 386,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,202.24x = 949,718.40 × 386,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,202.24x = 366,968,758,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,968,758,480.90/688,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,228.08

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