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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,075.84, 916,423.50 and 362,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,075.84, 916,423.50 and 362,269.84 is: 499,931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,075.84 : 916,423.50 = 362,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,075.84/916,423.50 = 362,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,075.84x = 916,423.50 × 362,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,075.84x = 331,992,594,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,992,594,717.24/664,075.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,931.75

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