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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,946.20, 993,329.70 and 346,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,946.20, 993,329.70 and 346,629.40 is: 520,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,946.20 : 993,329.70 = 346,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,946.20/993,329.70 = 346,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,946.20x = 993,329.70 × 346,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,946.20x = 344,317,277,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,317,277,913.18/661,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,159.01

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