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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,172.58, 952,191.66 and 399,625.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,172.58, 952,191.66 and 399,625.58 is: 551,340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,172.58 : 952,191.66 = 399,625.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,172.58/952,191.66 = 399,625.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,172.58x = 952,191.66 × 399,625.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,172.58x = 380,520,139,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,520,139,637.71/690,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,340.57

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