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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,539.06, 949,906.44 and 416,134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,539.06, 949,906.44 and 416,134.02 is: 574,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,539.06 : 949,906.44 = 416,134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,539.06/949,906.44 = 416,134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,539.06x = 949,906.44 × 416,134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,539.06x = 395,288,387,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,288,387,502.74/688,539.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,097.26

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