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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,266.20, 949,641.18 and 401,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,266.20, 949,641.18 and 401,622.68 is: 554,142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,266.20 : 949,641.18 = 401,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,266.20/949,641.18 = 401,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,266.20x = 949,641.18 × 401,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,266.20x = 381,397,435,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,397,435,749.96/688,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,142.33

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