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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,362, 958,174.20 and 388,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,362, 958,174.20 and 388,385.28 is: 535,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,362 : 958,174.20 = 388,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,362/958,174.20 = 388,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,362x = 958,174.20 × 388,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,362x = 372,140,754,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,140,754,955.78/694,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,946.31

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