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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,078.84, 916,427.64 and 362,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,078.84, 916,427.64 and 362,272.84 is: 499,935.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,078.84 : 916,427.64 = 362,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,078.84/916,427.64 = 362,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,078.84x = 916,427.64 × 362,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,078.84x = 331,996,843,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,996,843,797.30/664,078.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,935.89

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