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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,208, 955,247.04 and 374,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,208, 955,247.04 and 374,256 is: 516,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,208 : 955,247.04 = 374,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,208/955,247.04 = 374,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,208x = 955,247.04 × 374,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,208x = 357,506,936,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,506,936,202.24/692,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,473.28

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