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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,389.12, 949,998.24 and 386,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,389.12, 949,998.24 and 386,589.60 is: 533,505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,389.12 : 949,998.24 = 386,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,389.12/949,998.24 = 386,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,389.12x = 949,998.24 × 386,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,389.12x = 367,259,439,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,259,439,602.30/688,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,505.58

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