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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,244.33, 949,928.98 and 382,425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,244.33, 949,928.98 and 382,425.79 is: 527,831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,244.33 : 949,928.98 = 382,425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,244.33/949,928.98 = 382,425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,244.33x = 949,928.98 × 382,425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,244.33x = 363,277,340,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,277,340,620.39/688,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,831.94

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