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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,115.78, 1,036,297.69 and 358,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,115.78, 1,036,297.69 and 358,991.94 is: 537,514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,115.78 : 1,036,297.69 = 358,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,115.78/1,036,297.69 = 358,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,115.78x = 1,036,297.69 × 358,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,115.78x = 372,022,518,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,022,518,150.62/692,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,514.86

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