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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,765.68, 913,398.84 and 375,453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,765.68, 913,398.84 and 375,453.36 is: 518,217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,765.68 : 913,398.84 = 375,453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,765.68/913,398.84 = 375,453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,765.68x = 913,398.84 × 375,453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,765.68x = 342,938,663,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,938,663,498.10/661,765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,217.66

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