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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,003.78, 914,944.59 and 361,197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,003.78, 914,944.59 and 361,197.78 is: 498,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,003.78 : 914,944.59 = 361,197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,003.78/914,944.59 = 361,197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,003.78x = 914,944.59 × 361,197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,003.78x = 330,475,954,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,475,954,731.01/663,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,452.60

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