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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,725.79, 928,368.81 and 366,799.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,725.79, 928,368.81 and 366,799.59 is: 506,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,725.79 : 928,368.81 = 366,799.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,725.79/928,368.81 = 366,799.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,725.79x = 928,368.81 × 366,799.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,725.79x = 340,525,298,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,525,298,876.79/672,725.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,187.37

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