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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,318, 915,403.54 and 376,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,318, 915,403.54 and 376,886.60 is: 520,117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,318 : 915,403.54 = 376,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,318/915,403.54 = 376,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,318x = 915,403.54 × 376,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,318x = 345,003,327,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,003,327,818.56/663,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,117.54

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