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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,247.22, 949,933.08 and 382,428.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,247.22, 949,933.08 and 382,428.74 is: 527,836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,247.22 : 949,933.08 = 382,428.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,247.22/949,933.08 = 382,428.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,247.22x = 949,933.08 × 382,428.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,247.22x = 363,281,706,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,281,706,119.05/688,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,836.07

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