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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,320, 915,406.32 and 376,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,320, 915,406.32 and 376,888.60 is: 520,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,320 : 915,406.32 = 376,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,320/915,406.32 = 376,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,320x = 915,406.32 × 376,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,320x = 345,006,206,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,006,206,375.95/663,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,120.31

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