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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,964.78, 920,411.88 and 361,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,964.78, 920,411.88 and 361,040.20 is: 498,235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,964.78 : 920,411.88 = 361,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,964.78/920,411.88 = 361,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,964.78x = 920,411.88 × 361,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,964.78x = 332,305,689,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,305,689,237.58/666,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,235.74

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