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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,760, 954,643.38 and 389,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,760, 954,643.38 and 389,954 is: 538,144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,760 : 954,643.38 = 389,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,760/954,643.38 = 389,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,760x = 954,643.38 × 389,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,760x = 372,267,004,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,267,004,604.52/691,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,144.74

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