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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,373.31, 949,572.68 and 639,662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,373.31, 949,572.68 and 639,662.07 is: 882,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,373.31 : 949,572.68 = 639,662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,373.31/949,572.68 = 639,662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,373.31x = 949,572.68 × 639,662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,373.31x = 607,405,622,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,405,622,905.94/688,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,378.23

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