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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,752, 954,632.34 and 389,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,752, 954,632.34 and 389,946 is: 538,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,752 : 954,632.34 = 389,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,752/954,632.34 = 389,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,752x = 954,632.34 × 389,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,752x = 372,255,062,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,255,062,453.64/691,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,133.70

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