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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,243.68, 920,798.16 and 361,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,243.68, 920,798.16 and 361,323.68 is: 498,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,243.68 : 920,798.16 = 361,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,243.68/920,798.16 = 361,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,243.68x = 920,798.16 × 361,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,243.68x = 332,706,179,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,706,179,708.43/667,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,627.70

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