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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,121, 913,663.80 and 371,666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,121, 913,663.80 and 371,666.07 is: 512,863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,121 : 913,663.80 = 371,666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,121/913,663.80 = 371,666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,121x = 913,663.80 × 371,666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,121x = 339,577,833,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,577,833,847.27/662,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,863.71

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