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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,496.46, 919,761.24 and 360,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,496.46, 919,761.24 and 360,572 is: 497,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,496.46 : 919,761.24 = 360,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,496.46/919,761.24 = 360,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,496.46x = 919,761.24 × 360,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,496.46x = 331,640,149,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,640,149,829.28/666,496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,587.26

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