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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,587.12, 950,339.28 and 386,781.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,587.12, 950,339.28 and 386,781.12 is: 533,807.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,587.12 : 950,339.28 = 386,781.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,587.12/950,339.28 = 386,781.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,587.12x = 950,339.28 × 386,781.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,587.12x = 367,573,291,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,573,291,098.39/688,587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,807.97

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