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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,465.34, 927,996.24 and 366,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,465.34, 927,996.24 and 366,541.71 is: 505,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,465.34 : 927,996.24 = 366,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,465.34/927,996.24 = 366,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,465.34x = 927,996.24 × 366,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,465.34x = 340,149,326,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,149,326,577.72/672,465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,824.32

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