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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,088, 956,464.32 and 375,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,088, 956,464.32 and 375,136 is: 517,689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,088 : 956,464.32 = 375,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,088/956,464.32 = 375,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,088x = 956,464.32 × 375,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,088x = 358,804,199,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,804,199,147.52/693,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,689.24

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