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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,744, 991,036.50 and 380,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,744, 991,036.50 and 380,670.76 is: 570,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,744 : 991,036.50 = 380,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,744/991,036.50 = 380,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,744x = 991,036.50 × 380,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,744x = 377,258,617,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,258,617,642.74/661,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,097.53

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