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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,373.92, 922,363.16 and 362,450.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,373.92, 922,363.16 and 362,450.89 is: 500,186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,373.92 : 922,363.16 = 362,450.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,373.92/922,363.16 = 362,450.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,373.92x = 922,363.16 × 362,450.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,373.92x = 334,311,348,245.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,311,348,245.21/668,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,186.11

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