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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,245.09, 949,930.02 and 382,426.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,245.09, 949,930.02 and 382,426.55 is: 527,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,245.09 : 949,930.02 = 382,426.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,245.09/949,930.02 = 382,426.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,245.09x = 949,930.02 × 382,426.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,245.09x = 363,278,457,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,278,457,915.21/688,245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,832.99

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