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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,198.72, 915,215.40 and 361,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,198.72, 915,215.40 and 361,392.72 is: 498,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,198.72 : 915,215.40 = 361,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,198.72/915,215.40 = 361,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,198.72x = 915,215.40 × 361,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,198.72x = 330,752,182,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,752,182,791.89/663,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,722.59

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