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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,842, 956,124.84 and 374,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,842, 956,124.84 and 374,890 is: 517,349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,842 : 956,124.84 = 374,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,842/956,124.84 = 374,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,842x = 956,124.84 × 374,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,842x = 358,441,641,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,441,641,267.60/692,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,349.76

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