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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,196.24, 922,101.17 and 362,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,196.24, 922,101.17 and 362,266.83 is: 499,923.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,196.24 : 922,101.17 = 362,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,196.24/922,101.17 = 362,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,196.24x = 922,101.17 × 362,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,196.24x = 334,046,665,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,046,665,983.86/668,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,923.00

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