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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,387, 956,874.06 and 375,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,387, 956,874.06 and 375,435 is: 518,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,387 : 956,874.06 = 375,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,387/956,874.06 = 375,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,387x = 956,874.06 × 375,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,387x = 359,244,012,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,244,012,716.10/693,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,100.30

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