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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,488.23, 914,233.91 and 360,682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,488.23, 914,233.91 and 360,682.23 is: 497,741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,488.23 : 914,233.91 = 360,682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,488.23/914,233.91 = 360,682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,488.23x = 914,233.91 × 360,682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,488.23x = 329,747,925,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,747,925,400.42/662,488.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,741.56

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