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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,507.49, 950,121.43 and 382,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,507.49, 950,121.43 and 382,575.96 is: 527,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,507.49 : 950,121.43 = 382,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,507.49/950,121.43 = 382,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,507.49x = 950,121.43 × 382,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,507.49x = 363,493,617,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,493,617,242.38/688,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,944.32

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