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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,578.24, 954,382.12 and 385,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,578.24, 954,382.12 and 385,673.96 is: 532,232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,578.24 : 954,382.12 = 385,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,578.24/954,382.12 = 385,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,578.24x = 954,382.12 × 385,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,578.24x = 368,080,331,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,080,331,573.60/691,578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,232.38

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