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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,566.93, 922,617.80 and 362,642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,566.93, 922,617.80 and 362,642.08 is: 500,443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,566.93 : 922,617.80 = 362,642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,566.93/922,617.80 = 362,642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,566.93x = 922,617.80 × 362,642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,566.93x = 334,580,036,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,580,036,223.81/668,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,443.59

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