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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,743.96, 920,237.82 and 505,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,743.96, 920,237.82 and 505,317.44 is: 697,437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,743.96 : 920,237.82 = 505,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,743.96/920,237.82 = 505,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,743.96x = 920,237.82 × 505,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,743.96x = 465,012,219,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,012,219,393.58/666,743.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,437.47

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