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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,608.28, 950,277.90 and 382,683.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,608.28, 950,277.90 and 382,683.64 is: 528,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,608.28 : 950,277.90 = 382,683.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,608.28/950,277.90 = 382,683.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,608.28x = 950,277.90 × 382,683.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,608.28x = 363,655,805,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,655,805,783.56/688,608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,102.57

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