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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,786.04, 928,437.95 and 366,861.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,786.04, 928,437.95 and 366,861.65 is: 506,265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,786.04 : 928,437.95 = 366,861.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,786.04/928,437.95 = 366,861.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,786.04x = 928,437.95 × 366,861.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,786.04x = 340,608,272,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,608,272,943.67/672,786.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,265.37

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