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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,750.86, 913,179.02 and 371,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,750.86, 913,179.02 and 371,335.34 is: 512,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,750.86 : 913,179.02 = 371,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,750.86/913,179.02 = 371,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,750.86x = 913,179.02 × 371,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,750.86x = 339,095,641,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,095,641,872.57/661,750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,421.91

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