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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,264.76, 909,933.90 and 387,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,264.76, 909,933.90 and 387,420 is: 534,726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,264.76 : 909,933.90 = 387,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,264.76/909,933.90 = 387,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,264.76x = 909,933.90 × 387,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,264.76x = 352,526,591,538
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,526,591,538/659,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,726.89

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