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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,643, 922,743.54 and 366,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,643, 922,743.54 and 366,837 is: 506,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,643 : 922,743.54 = 366,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,643/922,743.54 = 366,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,643x = 922,743.54 × 366,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,643x = 338,496,471,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,496,471,982.98/668,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,243.95

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