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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,526.06, 950,146.94 and 382,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,526.06, 950,146.94 and 382,594.52 is: 527,969.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,526.06 : 950,146.94 = 382,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,526.06/950,146.94 = 382,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,526.06x = 950,146.94 × 382,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,526.06x = 363,521,012,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,521,012,438.77/688,526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,969.87

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