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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,591.16, 917,124 and 378,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,591.16, 917,124 and 378,105.08 is: 521,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,591.16 : 917,124 = 378,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,591.16/917,124 = 378,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,591.16x = 917,124 × 378,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,591.16x = 346,769,243,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,769,243,389.92/664,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,778.30

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