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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,928, 954,860.64 and 373,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,928, 954,860.64 and 373,976 is: 516,086.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,928 : 954,860.64 = 373,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,928/954,860.64 = 373,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,928x = 954,860.64 × 373,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,928x = 357,094,962,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,094,962,704.64/691,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,086.88

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