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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,267.20, 949,642.56 and 401,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,267.20, 949,642.56 and 401,623.68 is: 554,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,267.20 : 949,642.56 = 401,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,267.20/949,642.56 = 401,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,267.20x = 949,642.56 × 401,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,267.20x = 381,398,939,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,398,939,631.82/688,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,143.71

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