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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,484.20, 912,897.12 and 375,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,484.20, 912,897.12 and 375,030.40 is: 517,569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,484.20 : 912,897.12 = 375,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,484.20/912,897.12 = 375,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,484.20x = 912,897.12 × 375,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,484.20x = 342,364,172,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,364,172,072.45/661,484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,569.69

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