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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,982, 956,315.16 and 375,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,982, 956,315.16 and 375,030 is: 517,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,982 : 956,315.16 = 375,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,982/956,315.16 = 375,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,982x = 956,315.16 × 375,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,982x = 358,646,874,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,646,874,454.80/692,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,541.40

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