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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,798.96, 950,477.32 and 382,839.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,798.96, 950,477.32 and 382,839.01 is: 528,281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,798.96 : 950,477.32 = 382,839.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,798.96/950,477.32 = 382,839.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,798.96x = 950,477.32 × 382,839.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,798.96x = 363,879,794,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,879,794,318.61/688,798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,281.57

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