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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,391, 914,099.76 and 360,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,391, 914,099.76 and 360,585 is: 497,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,391 : 914,099.76 = 360,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,391/914,099.76 = 360,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,391x = 914,099.76 × 360,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,391x = 329,610,661,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,610,661,959.60/662,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,607.40

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