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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,193.72, 950,947.97 and 402,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,193.72, 950,947.97 and 402,658.45 is: 555,587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,193.72 : 950,947.97 = 402,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,193.72/950,947.97 = 402,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,193.72x = 950,947.97 × 402,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,193.72x = 382,907,231,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,907,231,240.18/689,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,587.23

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