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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,858.76, 914,747.70 and 361,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,858.76, 914,747.70 and 361,050.12 is: 498,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,858.76 : 914,747.70 = 361,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,858.76/914,747.70 = 361,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,858.76x = 914,747.70 × 361,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,858.76x = 330,269,766,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,269,766,854.72/662,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,250.59

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