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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,788.71, 916,027.14 and 361,982.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,788.71, 916,027.14 and 361,982.71 is: 499,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,788.71 : 916,027.14 = 361,982.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,788.71/916,027.14 = 361,982.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,788.71x = 916,027.14 × 361,982.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,788.71x = 331,585,986,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,585,986,570.75/663,788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,535.44

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