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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,594.08, 949,258.35 and 481,218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,594.08, 949,258.35 and 481,218.63 is: 663,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,594.08 : 949,258.35 = 481,218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,594.08/949,258.35 = 481,218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,594.08x = 949,258.35 × 481,218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,594.08x = 456,800,802,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,800,802,703.06/688,594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,381.83

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