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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,997.78, 960,544.35 and 390,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,997.78, 960,544.35 and 390,126.12 is: 538,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,997.78 : 960,544.35 = 390,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,997.78/960,544.35 = 390,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,997.78x = 960,544.35 × 390,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,997.78x = 374,733,440,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,733,440,353.42/695,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,411.83

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