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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,979.39, 954,909.90 and 405,690.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,979.39, 954,909.90 and 405,690.15 is: 559,839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,979.39 : 954,909.90 = 405,690.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,979.39/954,909.90 = 405,690.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,979.39x = 954,909.90 × 405,690.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,979.39x = 387,397,540,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,397,540,567.49/691,979.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,839.71

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