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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,698, 954,543.28 and 373,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,698, 954,543.28 and 373,746 is: 515,769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,698 : 954,543.28 = 373,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,698/954,543.28 = 373,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,698x = 954,543.28 × 373,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,698x = 356,756,732,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,756,732,726.88/691,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,769.50

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