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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,977.53, 914,909.04 and 361,171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,977.53, 914,909.04 and 361,171.53 is: 498,416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,977.53 : 914,909.04 = 361,171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,977.53/914,909.04 = 361,171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,977.53x = 914,909.04 × 361,171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,977.53x = 330,439,097,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,439,097,787.63/662,977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,416.74

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