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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,096, 913,692.48 and 360,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,096, 913,692.48 and 360,292.16 is: 497,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,096 : 913,692.48 = 360,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,096/913,692.48 = 360,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,096x = 913,692.48 × 360,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,096x = 329,196,237,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,196,237,194.96/662,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,203.18

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