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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,982.41, 950,488.87 and 402,376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,982.41, 950,488.87 and 402,376.06 is: 555,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,982.41 : 950,488.87 = 402,376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,982.41/950,488.87 = 402,376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,982.41x = 950,488.87 × 402,376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,982.41x = 382,453,963,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,453,963,202.29/688,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,099.75

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