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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,938, 954,874.44 and 373,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,938, 954,874.44 and 373,986 is: 516,100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,938 : 954,874.44 = 373,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,938/954,874.44 = 373,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,938x = 954,874.44 × 373,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,938x = 357,109,672,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,109,672,317.84/691,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,100.68

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