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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,385.61, 922,372.39 and 362,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,385.61, 922,372.39 and 362,461.90 is: 500,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,385.61 : 922,372.39 = 362,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,385.61/922,372.39 = 362,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,385.61x = 922,372.39 × 362,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,385.61x = 334,324,848,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,324,848,986.94/668,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,197.56

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