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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,147.81, 959,224.68 and 389,181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,147.81, 959,224.68 and 389,181.65 is: 537,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,147.81 : 959,224.68 = 389,181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,147.81/959,224.68 = 389,181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,147.81x = 959,224.68 × 389,181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,147.81x = 373,312,638,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,312,638,887.00/695,147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,026.28

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