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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,142, 956,538.84 and 375,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,142, 956,538.84 and 375,190 is: 517,763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,142 : 956,538.84 = 375,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,142/956,538.84 = 375,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,142x = 956,538.84 × 375,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,142x = 358,883,807,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,883,807,379.60/693,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,763.76

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