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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,990, 956,326.20 and 375,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,990, 956,326.20 and 375,038 is: 517,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,990 : 956,326.20 = 375,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,990/956,326.20 = 375,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,990x = 956,326.20 × 375,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,990x = 358,658,665,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,658,665,395.60/692,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,552.44

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