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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,737.71, 915,956.34 and 361,931.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,737.71, 915,956.34 and 361,931.71 is: 499,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,737.71 : 915,956.34 = 361,931.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,737.71/915,956.34 = 361,931.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,737.71x = 915,956.34 × 361,931.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,737.71x = 331,513,644,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,513,644,421.54/663,737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,464.83

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