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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,567.24, 999,850.86 and 366,893.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,567.24, 999,850.86 and 366,893.57 is: 550,340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,567.24 : 999,850.86 = 366,893.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,567.24/999,850.86 = 366,893.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,567.24x = 999,850.86 × 366,893.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,567.24x = 366,838,846,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,838,846,493.72/666,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,340.35

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