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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,746.96, 920,241.96 and 505,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,746.96, 920,241.96 and 505,320.44 is: 697,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,746.96 : 920,241.96 = 505,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,746.96/920,241.96 = 505,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,746.96x = 920,241.96 × 505,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,746.96x = 465,017,072,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,017,072,133.66/666,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,441.61

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