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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,268.82, 916,713.09 and 362,479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,268.82, 916,713.09 and 362,479.38 is: 500,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,268.82 : 916,713.09 = 362,479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,268.82/916,713.09 = 362,479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,268.82x = 916,713.09 × 362,479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,268.82x = 332,289,592,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,289,592,501.08/664,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,233.61

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