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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,942.70, 950,744.62 and 378,865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,942.70, 950,744.62 and 378,865.28 is: 522,836.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,942.70 : 950,744.62 = 378,865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,942.70/950,744.62 = 378,865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,942.70x = 950,744.62 × 378,865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,942.70x = 360,204,126,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,204,126,664.79/688,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,836.12

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