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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,593.20, 950,281.70 and 382,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,593.20, 950,281.70 and 382,682.48 is: 528,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,593.20 : 950,281.70 = 382,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,593.20/950,281.70 = 382,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,593.20x = 950,281.70 × 382,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,593.20x = 363,656,157,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,656,157,654.62/688,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,114.65

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