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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,738.15, 913,198.58 and 375,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,738.15, 913,198.58 and 375,258.24 is: 517,856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,738.15 : 913,198.58 = 375,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,738.15/913,198.58 = 375,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,738.15x = 913,198.58 × 375,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,738.15x = 342,685,291,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,685,291,901.30/661,738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,856.33

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