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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,385, 956,871.30 and 375,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,385, 956,871.30 and 375,433 is: 518,097.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,385 : 956,871.30 = 375,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,385/956,871.30 = 375,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,385x = 956,871.30 × 375,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,385x = 359,241,062,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,241,062,772.90/693,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,097.54

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