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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,971.79, 912,141.99 and 374,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,971.79, 912,141.99 and 374,511.24 is: 516,826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,971.79 : 912,141.99 = 374,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,971.79/912,141.99 = 374,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,971.79x = 912,141.99 × 374,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,971.79x = 341,607,427,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,607,427,730.97/660,971.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,826.03

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