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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,125.16, 993,979.48 and 378,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,125.16, 993,979.48 and 378,202.28 is: 566,899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,125.16 : 993,979.48 = 378,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,125.16/993,979.48 = 378,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,125.16x = 993,979.48 × 378,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,125.16x = 375,925,305,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,925,305,609.21/663,125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,899.48

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