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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,197.98, 955,231.42 and 386,271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,197.98, 955,231.42 and 386,271.14 is: 533,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,197.98 : 955,231.42 = 386,271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,197.98/955,231.42 = 386,271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,197.98x = 955,231.42 × 386,271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,197.98x = 368,978,327,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,978,327,635.86/692,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,053.17

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