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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,249, 953,923.62 and 373,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,249, 953,923.62 and 373,297 is: 515,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,249 : 953,923.62 = 373,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,249/953,923.62 = 373,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,249x = 953,923.62 × 373,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,249x = 356,096,825,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,096,825,575.14/691,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,149.86

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