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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,262.74, 915,302.61 and 361,456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,262.74, 915,302.61 and 361,456.50 is: 498,809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,262.74 : 915,302.61 = 361,456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,262.74/915,302.61 = 361,456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,262.74x = 915,302.61 × 361,456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,262.74x = 330,842,077,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,842,077,851.47/663,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,809.99

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