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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,578.29, 950,243.28 and 382,683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,578.29, 950,243.28 and 382,683.35 is: 528,105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,578.29 : 950,243.28 = 382,683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,578.29/950,243.28 = 382,683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,578.29x = 950,243.28 × 382,683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,578.29x = 363,642,282,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,642,282,645.93/688,578.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,105.94

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