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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,997.66, 923,217.23 and 363,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,997.66, 923,217.23 and 363,073.96 is: 501,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,997.66 : 923,217.23 = 363,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,997.66/923,217.23 = 363,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,997.66x = 923,217.23 × 363,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,997.66x = 335,196,135,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,196,135,636.33/668,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,042.31

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