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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,119.39, 993,970.87 and 378,196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,119.39, 993,970.87 and 378,196.51 is: 566,890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,119.39 : 993,970.87 = 378,196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,119.39/993,970.87 = 378,196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,119.39x = 993,970.87 × 378,196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,119.39x = 375,916,314,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,916,314,075.66/663,119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,890.85

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