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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,804.40, 954,567.60 and 389,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,804.40, 954,567.60 and 389,998.40 is: 538,128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,804.40 : 954,567.60 = 389,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,804.40/954,567.60 = 389,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,804.40x = 954,567.60 × 389,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,804.40x = 372,279,836,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,279,836,691.84/691,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,128.75

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