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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,306.53, 916,716.63 and 392,461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,306.53, 916,716.63 and 392,461.98 is: 541,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,306.53 : 916,716.63 = 392,461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,306.53/916,716.63 = 392,461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,306.53x = 916,716.63 × 392,461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,306.53x = 359,776,423,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,776,423,708.73/664,306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,581.95

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