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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,231.57, 919,396.87 and 360,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,231.57, 919,396.87 and 360,308.24 is: 497,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,231.57 : 919,396.87 = 360,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,231.57/919,396.87 = 360,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,231.57x = 919,396.87 × 360,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,231.57x = 331,266,268,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,266,268,091.21/666,231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,223.91

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