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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,863.09, 954,729.90 and 401,452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,863.09, 954,729.90 and 401,452.17 is: 553,980.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,863.09 : 954,729.90 = 401,452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,863.09/954,729.90 = 401,452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,863.09x = 954,729.90 × 401,452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,863.09x = 383,278,390,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,278,390,118.88/691,863.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,980.11

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