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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,982.72, 919,146.24 and 375,653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,982.72, 919,146.24 and 375,653.88 is: 518,453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,982.72 : 919,146.24 = 375,653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,982.72/919,146.24 = 375,653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,982.72x = 919,146.24 × 375,653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,982.72x = 345,280,851,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,280,851,343.41/665,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,453.17

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