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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,696, 920,033.46 and 360,765.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,696, 920,033.46 and 360,765.69 is: 497,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,696 : 920,033.46 = 360,765.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,696/920,033.46 = 360,765.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,696x = 920,033.46 × 360,765.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,696x = 331,916,506,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,916,506,019.99/666,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,852.85

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