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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,173.77, 927,588.12 and 366,252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,173.77, 927,588.12 and 366,252.66 is: 505,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,173.77 : 927,588.12 = 366,252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,173.77/927,588.12 = 366,252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,173.77x = 927,588.12 × 366,252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,173.77x = 339,731,616,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,731,616,242.36/672,173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,422.31

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