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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,780.92, 950,511.24 and 382,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,780.92, 950,511.24 and 382,849.32 is: 528,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,780.92 : 950,511.24 = 382,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,780.92/950,511.24 = 382,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,780.92x = 950,511.24 × 382,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,780.92x = 363,902,581,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,902,581,886.36/688,780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,328.49

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