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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,271.70, 949,648.77 and 401,628.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,271.70, 949,648.77 and 401,628.18 is: 554,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,271.70 : 949,648.77 = 401,628.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,271.70/949,648.77 = 401,628.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,271.70x = 949,648.77 × 401,628.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,271.70x = 381,405,707,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,405,707,134.34/688,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,149.92

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