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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,232.37, 949,378.10 and 639,521.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,232.37, 949,378.10 and 639,521.19 is: 882,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,232.37 : 949,378.10 = 639,521.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,232.37/949,378.10 = 639,521.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,232.37x = 949,378.10 × 639,521.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,232.37x = 607,147,412,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,147,412,271.94/688,232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,183.75

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