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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,693.75, 950,220.87 and 402,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,693.75, 950,220.87 and 402,049.12 is: 554,724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,693.75 : 950,220.87 = 402,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,693.75/950,220.87 = 402,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,693.75x = 950,220.87 × 402,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,693.75x = 382,035,464,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,035,464,589.13/688,693.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,724.74

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