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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,982.97, 917,682.38 and 378,521.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,982.97, 917,682.38 and 378,521.51 is: 522,363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,982.97 : 917,682.38 = 378,521.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,982.97/917,682.38 = 378,521.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,982.97x = 917,682.38 × 378,521.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,982.97x = 347,362,515,116.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,362,515,116.43/664,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,363.03

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