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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,263.41, 915,304.31 and 361,457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,263.41, 915,304.31 and 361,457.41 is: 498,811.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,263.41 : 915,304.31 = 361,457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,263.41/915,304.31 = 361,457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,263.41x = 915,304.31 × 361,457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,263.41x = 330,843,525,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,843,525,254.44/663,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,811.66

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