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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,068, 913,653.84 and 360,264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,068, 913,653.84 and 360,264.16 is: 497,164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,068 : 913,653.84 = 360,264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,068/913,653.84 = 360,264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,068x = 913,653.84 × 360,264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,068x = 329,156,733,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,156,733,198.37/662,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,164.54

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