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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,989.76, 913,733.40 and 390,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,989.76, 913,733.40 and 390,215.32 is: 538,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,989.76 : 913,733.40 = 390,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,989.76/913,733.40 = 390,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,989.76x = 913,733.40 × 390,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,989.76x = 356,552,771,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,552,771,075.69/661,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,607.68

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