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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,247.08, 949,754.57 and 382,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,247.08, 949,754.57 and 382,342.70 is: 527,618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,247.08 : 949,754.57 = 382,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,247.08/949,754.57 = 382,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,247.08x = 949,754.57 × 382,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,247.08x = 363,131,726,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,131,726,631.14/688,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,618.26

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