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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,539, 950,163.28 and 382,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,539, 950,163.28 and 382,614.44 is: 527,996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,539 : 950,163.28 = 382,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,539/950,163.28 = 382,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,539x = 950,163.28 × 382,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,539x = 363,546,191,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,546,191,285.76/688,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,996.51

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