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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,982.44, 916,287.78 and 362,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,982.44, 916,287.78 and 362,169.96 is: 499,790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,982.44 : 916,287.78 = 362,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,982.44/916,287.78 = 362,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,982.44x = 916,287.78 × 362,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,982.44x = 331,851,908,631.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,851,908,631.09/663,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,790.19

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