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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,253.73, 949,941.93 and 382,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,253.73, 949,941.93 and 382,435.18 is: 527,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,253.73 : 949,941.93 = 382,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,253.73/949,941.93 = 382,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,253.73x = 949,941.93 × 382,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,253.73x = 363,291,212,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,291,212,989.10/688,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,844.89

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