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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,645.17, 950,329.44 and 382,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,645.17, 950,329.44 and 382,711.86 is: 528,141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,645.17 : 950,329.44 = 382,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,645.17/950,329.44 = 382,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,645.17x = 950,329.44 × 382,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,645.17x = 363,702,347,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,702,347,595.16/688,645.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,141.87

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