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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,247.26, 916,664.79 and 362,447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,247.26, 916,664.79 and 362,447.74 is: 500,179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,247.26 : 916,664.79 = 362,447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,247.26/916,664.79 = 362,447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,247.26x = 916,664.79 × 362,447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,247.26x = 332,243,081,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,243,081,473.08/664,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,179.83

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