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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,459.23, 914,193.73 and 360,653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,459.23, 914,193.73 and 360,653.23 is: 497,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,459.23 : 914,193.73 = 360,653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,459.23/914,193.73 = 360,653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,459.23x = 914,193.73 × 360,653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,459.23x = 329,706,921,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,706,921,570.25/662,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,701.45

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