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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,978.99, 950,822.67 and 383,086.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,978.99, 950,822.67 and 383,086.77 is: 528,677.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,978.99 : 950,822.67 = 383,086.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,978.99/950,822.67 = 383,086.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,978.99x = 950,822.67 × 383,086.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,978.99x = 364,247,585,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,247,585,493.08/688,978.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,677.35

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