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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,878.30, 952,030.64 and 388,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,878.30, 952,030.64 and 388,072.30 is: 535,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,878.30 : 952,030.64 = 388,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,878.30/952,030.64 = 388,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,878.30x = 952,030.64 × 388,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,878.30x = 369,456,720,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,456,720,135.27/689,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,538.98

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