Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,900, 957,582 and 375,948
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693,900, 957,582 and 375,948 is: 518,808.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,900 : 957,582 = 375,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,900/957,582 = 375,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,900x = 957,582 × 375,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,900x = 360,001,037,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,001,037,736/693,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,808.24
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