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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,700.88, 950,402.16 and 386,894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,700.88, 950,402.16 and 386,894.88 is: 533,912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,700.88 : 950,402.16 = 386,894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,700.88/950,402.16 = 386,894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,700.88x = 950,402.16 × 386,894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,700.88x = 367,705,729,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,705,729,644.94/688,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,912.09

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