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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,745.96, 920,240.58 and 505,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,745.96, 920,240.58 and 505,319.44 is: 697,440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,745.96 : 920,240.58 = 505,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,745.96/920,240.58 = 505,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,745.96x = 920,240.58 × 505,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,745.96x = 465,015,454,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,015,454,550.88/666,745.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,440.23

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