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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,762.40, 950,509.68 and 378,661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,762.40, 950,509.68 and 378,661.19 is: 522,562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,762.40 : 950,509.68 = 378,661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,762.40/950,509.68 = 378,661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,762.40x = 950,509.68 × 378,661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,762.40x = 359,921,126,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,921,126,535.32/688,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,562.10

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