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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,246.26, 916,663.41 and 362,446.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,246.26, 916,663.41 and 362,446.74 is: 500,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,246.26 : 916,663.41 = 362,446.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,246.26/916,663.41 = 362,446.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,246.26x = 916,663.41 × 362,446.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,246.26x = 332,241,664,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,241,664,631.78/664,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,178.45

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