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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,692.19, 962,986.44 and 390,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,692.19, 962,986.44 and 390,050.12 is: 584,436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,692.19 : 962,986.44 = 390,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,692.19/962,986.44 = 390,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,692.19x = 962,986.44 × 390,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,692.19x = 375,612,971,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,612,971,665.44/642,692.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,436.81

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