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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,459.26, 915,573.78 and 361,653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,459.26, 915,573.78 and 361,653.26 is: 499,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,459.26 : 915,573.78 = 361,653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,459.26/915,573.78 = 361,653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,459.26x = 915,573.78 × 361,653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,459.26x = 331,120,237,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,120,237,729.65/663,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,081.50

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