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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,514.50, 950,239.11 and 386,708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,514.50, 950,239.11 and 386,708.50 is: 533,707.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,514.50 : 950,239.11 = 386,708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,514.50/950,239.11 = 386,708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,514.50x = 950,239.11 × 386,708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,514.50x = 367,465,540,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,465,540,869.44/688,514.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,707.77

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