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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,763.40, 950,511.06 and 378,662.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,763.40, 950,511.06 and 378,662.19 is: 522,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,763.40 : 950,511.06 = 378,662.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,763.40/950,511.06 = 378,662.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,763.40x = 950,511.06 × 378,662.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,763.40x = 359,922,599,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,922,599,598.82/688,763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,563.48

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