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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,514, 955,669.32 and 390,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,514, 955,669.32 and 390,701.52 is: 539,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,514 : 955,669.32 = 390,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,514/955,669.32 = 390,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,514x = 955,669.32 × 390,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,514x = 373,381,455,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,381,455,941.37/692,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,168.10

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