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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,805.14, 914,670.93 and 360,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,805.14, 914,670.93 and 360,999.14 is: 498,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,805.14 : 914,670.93 = 360,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,805.14/914,670.93 = 360,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,805.14x = 914,670.93 × 360,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,805.14x = 330,195,419,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,195,419,113.00/662,805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,178.72

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