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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,971.23, 950,833.51 and 413,339.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,971.23, 950,833.51 and 413,339.43 is: 570,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,971.23 : 950,833.51 = 413,339.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,971.23/950,833.51 = 413,339.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,971.23x = 950,833.51 × 413,339.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,971.23x = 393,016,983,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,016,983,580.58/688,971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,440.34

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