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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,068.12, 912,239.10 and 374,591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,068.12, 912,239.10 and 374,591.64 is: 516,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,068.12 : 912,239.10 = 374,591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,068.12/912,239.10 = 374,591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,068.12x = 912,239.10 × 374,591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,068.12x = 341,717,140,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,717,140,541.12/661,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,916.68

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