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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,266.32, 916,709.64 and 362,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,266.32, 916,709.64 and 362,476.88 is: 500,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,266.32 : 916,709.64 = 362,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,266.32/916,709.64 = 362,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,266.32x = 916,709.64 × 362,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,266.32x = 332,286,050,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,286,050,173.12/664,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,230.16

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