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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,796.72, 951,909.72 and 387,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,796.72, 951,909.72 and 387,990 is: 535,420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,796.72 : 951,909.72 = 387,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,796.72/951,909.72 = 387,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,796.72x = 951,909.72 × 387,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,796.72x = 369,331,452,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,331,452,262.80/689,796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,420.71

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