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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,540.68, 922,531.30 and 366,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,540.68, 922,531.30 and 366,734.68 is: 506,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,540.68 : 922,531.30 = 366,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,540.68/922,531.30 = 366,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,540.68x = 922,531.30 × 366,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,540.68x = 338,324,221,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,324,221,095.48/668,540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,063.78

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