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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,470.12, 950,086.53 and 382,545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,470.12, 950,086.53 and 382,545.27 is: 527,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,470.12 : 950,086.53 = 382,545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,470.12/950,086.53 = 382,545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,470.12x = 950,086.53 × 382,545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,470.12x = 363,451,108,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,451,108,142.21/688,470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,911.23

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