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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,741.12, 954,604.32 and 389,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,741.12, 954,604.32 and 389,935.12 is: 538,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,741.12 : 954,604.32 = 389,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,741.12/954,604.32 = 389,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,741.12x = 954,604.32 × 389,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,741.12x = 372,233,750,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,233,750,071.72/691,741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,111.35

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