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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,513.50, 950,237.73 and 386,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,513.50, 950,237.73 and 386,707.50 is: 533,706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,513.50 : 950,237.73 = 386,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,513.50/950,237.73 = 386,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,513.50x = 950,237.73 × 386,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,513.50x = 367,464,056,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,464,056,973.98/688,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,706.39

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