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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,262.08, 913,921.52 and 360,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,262.08, 913,921.52 and 360,458.24 is: 497,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,262.08 : 913,921.52 = 360,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,262.08/913,921.52 = 360,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,262.08x = 913,921.52 × 360,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,262.08x = 329,430,542,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,430,542,597.33/662,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,432.29

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