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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,524.44, 950,144.69 and 382,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,524.44, 950,144.69 and 382,592.90 is: 527,967.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,524.44 : 950,144.69 = 382,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,524.44/950,144.69 = 382,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,524.44x = 950,144.69 × 382,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,524.44x = 363,518,605,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,518,605,703.01/688,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,967.62

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