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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,649.62, 917,211.81 and 362,843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,649.62, 917,211.81 and 362,843.62 is: 500,721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,649.62 : 917,211.81 = 362,843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,649.62/917,211.81 = 362,843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,649.62x = 917,211.81 × 362,843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,649.62x = 332,804,453,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,804,453,447.15/664,649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,721.65

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