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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,971.49, 950,812.31 and 383,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,971.49, 950,812.31 and 383,079.28 is: 528,667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,971.49 : 950,812.31 = 383,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,971.49/950,812.31 = 383,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,971.49x = 950,812.31 × 383,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,971.49x = 364,236,495,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,236,495,129.94/688,971.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,667.01

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