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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,306, 913,986.60 and 360,502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,306, 913,986.60 and 360,502.16 is: 497,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,306 : 913,986.60 = 360,502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,306/913,986.60 = 360,502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,306x = 913,986.60 × 360,502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,306x = 329,494,143,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,494,143,511.06/662,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,495.33

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