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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,132.78, 916,502.07 and 362,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,132.78, 916,502.07 and 362,326.78 is: 500,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,132.78 : 916,502.07 = 362,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,132.78/916,502.07 = 362,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,132.78x = 916,502.07 × 362,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,132.78x = 332,073,243,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,073,243,886.44/664,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,010.32

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