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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,251.22, 949,938.48 and 382,432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,251.22, 949,938.48 and 382,432.68 is: 527,841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,251.22 : 949,938.48 = 382,432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,251.22/949,938.48 = 382,432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,251.22x = 949,938.48 × 382,432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,251.22x = 363,287,518,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,287,518,741.53/688,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,841.45

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