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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,904, 923,082.78 and 362,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,904, 923,082.78 and 362,972.60 is: 500,899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,904 : 923,082.78 = 362,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,904/923,082.78 = 362,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,904x = 923,082.78 × 362,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,904x = 335,053,756,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,053,756,671.83/668,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,899.62

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