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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,159.72, 915,161.58 and 361,353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,159.72, 915,161.58 and 361,353.72 is: 498,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,159.72 : 915,161.58 = 361,353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,159.72/915,161.58 = 361,353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,159.72x = 915,161.58 × 361,353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,159.72x = 330,697,041,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,697,041,334.08/663,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,668.77

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