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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,849.45, 950,623.56 and 378,765.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,849.45, 950,623.56 and 378,765.05 is: 522,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,849.45 : 950,623.56 = 378,765.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,849.45/950,623.56 = 378,765.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,849.45x = 950,623.56 × 378,765.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,849.45x = 360,062,975,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,062,975,481.46/688,849.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,701.99

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