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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,484.45, 950,182.58 and 416,701.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,484.45, 950,182.58 and 416,701.91 is: 575,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,484.45 : 950,182.58 = 416,701.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,484.45/950,182.58 = 416,701.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,484.45x = 950,182.58 × 416,701.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,484.45x = 395,942,895,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,942,895,934.73/688,484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,093.45

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