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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,939.96, 920,506.68 and 505,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,939.96, 920,506.68 and 505,513.44 is: 697,706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,939.96 : 920,506.68 = 505,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,939.96/920,506.68 = 505,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,939.96x = 920,506.68 × 505,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,939.96x = 465,328,498,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,328,498,349.78/666,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,706.73

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