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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,181, 919,329.78 and 364,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,181, 919,329.78 and 364,375 is: 502,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,181 : 919,329.78 = 364,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,181/919,329.78 = 364,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,181x = 919,329.78 × 364,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,181x = 334,980,788,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,980,788,587.50/666,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,837.50

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