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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,637.80, 915,821.08 and 361,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,637.80, 915,821.08 and 361,831.80 is: 499,328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,637.80 : 915,821.08 = 361,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,637.80/915,821.08 = 361,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,637.80x = 915,821.08 × 361,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,637.80x = 331,373,189,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,373,189,854.34/663,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,328.38

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