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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,479.04, 915,568 and 376,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,479.04, 915,568 and 376,961.28 is: 520,187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,479.04 : 915,568 = 376,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,479.04/915,568 = 376,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,479.04x = 915,568 × 376,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,479.04x = 345,133,685,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,133,685,207.04/663,479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,187.77

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