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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,940.91, 950,742.15 and 378,863.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,940.91, 950,742.15 and 378,863.49 is: 522,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,940.91 : 950,742.15 = 378,863.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,940.91/950,742.15 = 378,863.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,940.91x = 950,742.15 × 378,863.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,940.91x = 360,201,489,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,201,489,039.10/688,940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,833.65

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