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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,796.71, 916,038.18 and 361,990.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,796.71, 916,038.18 and 361,990.71 is: 499,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,796.71 : 916,038.18 = 361,990.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,796.71/916,038.18 = 361,990.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,796.71x = 916,038.18 × 361,990.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,796.71x = 331,597,311,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,597,311,165.31/663,796.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,546.48

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