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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,465.42, 922,483.80 and 381,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,465.42, 922,483.80 and 381,984.82 is: 527,139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,465.42 : 922,483.80 = 381,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,465.42/922,483.80 = 381,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,465.42x = 922,483.80 × 381,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,465.42x = 352,374,808,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,374,808,295.92/668,465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,139.92

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