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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,502.34, 950,154.66 and 378,399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,502.34, 950,154.66 and 378,399.33 is: 522,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,502.34 : 950,154.66 = 378,399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,502.34/950,154.66 = 378,399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,502.34x = 950,154.66 × 378,399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,502.34x = 359,537,886,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,537,886,740.38/688,502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,202.85

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