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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,542.59, 914,288.85 and 368,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,542.59, 914,288.85 and 368,191.29 is: 508,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,542.59 : 914,288.85 = 368,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,542.59/914,288.85 = 368,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,542.59x = 914,288.85 × 368,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,542.59x = 336,633,191,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,633,191,114.12/662,542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,092.91

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