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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,273.70, 949,651.52 and 401,630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,273.70, 949,651.52 and 401,630.18 is: 554,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,273.70 : 949,651.52 = 401,630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,273.70/949,651.52 = 401,630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,273.70x = 949,651.52 × 401,630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,273.70x = 381,408,710,914.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,408,710,914.87/688,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,152.67

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