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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,070.27, 920,557.35 and 361,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,070.27, 920,557.35 and 361,146.72 is: 498,382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,070.27 : 920,557.35 = 361,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,070.27/920,557.35 = 361,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,070.27x = 920,557.35 × 361,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,070.27x = 332,456,267,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,456,267,524.39/667,070.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,382.68

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