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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,989.42, 920,442.02 and 361,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,989.42, 920,442.02 and 361,066.40 is: 498,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,989.42 : 920,442.02 = 361,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,989.42/920,442.02 = 361,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,989.42x = 920,442.02 × 361,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,989.42x = 332,340,680,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,340,680,162.59/666,989.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,269.80

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