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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,766.02, 914,617.14 and 360,960.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,766.02, 914,617.14 and 360,960.02 is: 498,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,766.02 : 914,617.14 = 360,960.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,766.02/914,617.14 = 360,960.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,766.02x = 914,617.14 × 360,960.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,766.02x = 330,140,221,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,140,221,146.74/662,766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,124.85

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