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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,405.37, 950,135.40 and 439,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,405.37, 950,135.40 and 439,888.46 is: 607,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,405.37 : 950,135.40 = 439,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,405.37/950,135.40 = 439,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,405.37x = 950,135.40 × 439,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,405.37x = 417,953,593,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,953,593,146.81/688,405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,132.97

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