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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,961.96, 954,904.74 and 374,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,961.96, 954,904.74 and 374,009.96 is: 516,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,961.96 : 954,904.74 = 374,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,961.96/954,904.74 = 374,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,961.96x = 954,904.74 × 374,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,961.96x = 357,143,883,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,143,883,611.21/691,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,132.25

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