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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,398.56, 949,607.52 and 639,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,398.56, 949,607.52 and 639,687.36 is: 882,413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,398.56 : 949,607.52 = 639,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,398.56/949,607.52 = 639,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,398.56x = 949,607.52 × 639,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,398.56x = 607,451,927,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,451,927,504.95/688,398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,413.13

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