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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,972.61, 954,955.37 and 390,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,972.61, 954,955.37 and 390,160.13 is: 538,439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,972.61 : 954,955.37 = 390,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,972.61/954,955.37 = 390,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,972.61x = 954,955.37 × 390,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,972.61x = 372,585,507,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,585,507,504.02/691,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,439.68

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