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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,738.72, 954,590.88 and 389,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,738.72, 954,590.88 and 389,932.72 is: 538,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,738.72 : 954,590.88 = 389,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,738.72/954,590.88 = 389,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,738.72x = 954,590.88 × 389,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,738.72x = 372,226,218,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,226,218,325.59/691,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,102.33

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