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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,573.42, 915,730.79 and 361,767.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,573.42, 915,730.79 and 361,767.42 is: 499,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,573.42 : 915,730.79 = 361,767.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,573.42/915,730.79 = 361,767.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,573.42x = 915,730.79 × 361,767.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,573.42x = 331,281,563,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,281,563,504.03/663,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,238.75

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