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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,563.14, 950,156.60 and 382,620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,563.14, 950,156.60 and 382,620.15 is: 527,982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,563.14 : 950,156.60 = 382,620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,563.14/950,156.60 = 382,620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,563.14x = 950,156.60 × 382,620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,563.14x = 363,549,058,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,549,058,902.39/688,563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,982.17

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