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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,741.73, 914,595.77 and 368,419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,741.73, 914,595.77 and 368,419.14 is: 508,425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,741.73 : 914,595.77 = 368,419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,741.73/914,595.77 = 368,419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,741.73x = 914,595.77 × 368,419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,741.73x = 336,954,587,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,954,587,031.04/662,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,425.19

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