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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,740.73, 914,594.39 and 368,418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,740.73, 914,594.39 and 368,418.14 is: 508,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,740.73 : 914,594.39 = 368,418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,740.73/914,594.39 = 368,418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,740.73x = 914,594.39 × 368,418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,740.73x = 336,953,157,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,953,157,603.17/662,740.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,423.80

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