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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,857, 914,742.66 and 361,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,857, 914,742.66 and 361,051 is: 498,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,857 : 914,742.66 = 361,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,857/914,742.66 = 361,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,857x = 914,742.66 × 361,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,857x = 330,268,752,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,268,752,135.66/662,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,250.38

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