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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,185.22, 997,331.04 and 496,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,185.22, 997,331.04 and 496,161 is: 742,791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,185.22 : 997,331.04 = 496,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,185.22/997,331.04 = 496,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,185.22x = 997,331.04 × 496,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,185.22x = 494,836,766,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,836,766,137.44/666,185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,791.57

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