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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,936, 957,631.68 and 375,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,936, 957,631.68 and 375,984 is: 518,857.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,936 : 957,631.68 = 375,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,936/957,631.68 = 375,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,936x = 957,631.68 × 375,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,936x = 360,054,189,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,054,189,573.12/693,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,857.92

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