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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,951.60, 914,872.92 and 361,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,951.60, 914,872.92 and 361,145.60 is: 498,380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,951.60 : 914,872.92 = 361,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,951.60/914,872.92 = 361,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,951.60x = 914,872.92 × 361,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,951.60x = 330,402,329,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,402,329,617.15/662,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,380.77

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