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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,635.60, 954,438.12 and 385,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,635.60, 954,438.12 and 385,721.28 is: 532,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,635.60 : 954,438.12 = 385,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,635.60/954,438.12 = 385,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,635.60x = 954,438.12 × 385,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,635.60x = 368,147,093,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,147,093,327.19/691,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,284.77

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