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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,996, 956,334.56 and 375,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,996, 956,334.56 and 375,044 is: 517,560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,996 : 956,334.56 = 375,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,996/956,334.56 = 375,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,996x = 956,334.56 × 375,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,996x = 358,667,538,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,667,538,720.64/692,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,560.76

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