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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,740.21, 915,959.79 and 361,934.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,740.21, 915,959.79 and 361,934.21 is: 499,468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,740.21 : 915,959.79 = 361,934.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,740.21/915,959.79 = 361,934.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,740.21x = 915,959.79 × 361,934.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,740.21x = 331,517,182,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,517,182,985.42/663,740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,468.28

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