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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,631.06, 930,991.77 and 388,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,631.06, 930,991.77 and 388,145.40 is: 535,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,631.06 : 930,991.77 = 388,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,631.06/930,991.77 = 388,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,631.06x = 930,991.77 × 388,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,631.06x = 361,360,172,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,360,172,963.36/674,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,641.17

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