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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,928, 921,743.88 and 399,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,928, 921,743.88 and 399,656 is: 551,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,928 : 921,743.88 = 399,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,928/921,743.88 = 399,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,928x = 921,743.88 × 399,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,928x = 368,380,472,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,380,472,105.28/667,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,527.22

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