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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,680, 1,036,168.20 and 391,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,680, 1,036,168.20 and 391,304 is: 587,039.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,680 : 1,036,168.20 = 391,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,680/1,036,168.20 = 391,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,680x = 1,036,168.20 × 391,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,680x = 405,456,761,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,456,761,332.80/690,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,039.96

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