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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,565.55, 950,159.95 and 382,622.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,565.55, 950,159.95 and 382,622.55 is: 527,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,565.55 : 950,159.95 = 382,622.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,565.55/950,159.95 = 382,622.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,565.55x = 950,159.95 × 382,622.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,565.55x = 363,552,622,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,552,622,976.87/688,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,985.50

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