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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,550.62, 915,700.32 and 361,744.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,550.62, 915,700.32 and 361,744.62 is: 499,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,550.62 : 915,700.32 = 361,744.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,550.62/915,700.32 = 361,744.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,550.62x = 915,700.32 × 361,744.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,550.62x = 331,249,664,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,249,664,292.28/663,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,207.83

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