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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,904.42, 927,220.14 and 365,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,904.42, 927,220.14 and 365,979.84 is: 505,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,904.42 : 927,220.14 = 365,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,904.42/927,220.14 = 365,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,904.42x = 927,220.14 × 365,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,904.42x = 339,343,878,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,343,878,481.98/671,904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,047.84

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