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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,283.57, 949,832.34 and 382,351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,283.57, 949,832.34 and 382,351.63 is: 527,645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,283.57 : 949,832.34 = 382,351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,283.57/949,832.34 = 382,351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,283.57x = 949,832.34 × 382,351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,283.57x = 363,169,943,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,169,943,425.71/688,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,645.81

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