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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,914, 950,790.42 and 387,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,914, 950,790.42 and 387,108 is: 534,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,914 : 950,790.42 = 387,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,914/950,790.42 = 387,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,914x = 950,790.42 × 387,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,914x = 368,058,577,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,058,577,905.36/688,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,259.11

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