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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,981, 924,573.78 and 368,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,981, 924,573.78 and 368,175 is: 508,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,981 : 924,573.78 = 368,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,981/924,573.78 = 368,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,981x = 924,573.78 × 368,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,981x = 340,404,951,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,404,951,451.50/669,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,081.50

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