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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,628.16, 950,248.80 and 420,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,628.16, 950,248.80 and 420,304.32 is: 579,984.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,628.16 : 950,248.80 = 420,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,628.16/950,248.80 = 420,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,628.16x = 950,248.80 × 420,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,628.16x = 399,393,675,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,393,675,714.82/688,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,984.52

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