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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,912.97, 951,163.81 and 616,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,912.97, 951,163.81 and 616,089.92 is: 850,618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,912.97 : 951,163.81 = 616,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,912.97/951,163.81 = 616,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,912.97x = 951,163.81 × 616,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,912.97x = 586,002,432,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,002,432,779.26/688,912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,618.96

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