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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,096.02, 916,381.78 and 373,702.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,096.02, 916,381.78 and 373,702.51 is: 515,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,096.02 : 916,381.78 = 373,702.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,096.02/916,381.78 = 373,702.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,096.02x = 916,381.78 × 373,702.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,096.02x = 342,454,171,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,454,171,304.27/664,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,669.66

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