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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,709.76, 917,295.84 and 362,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,709.76, 917,295.84 and 362,901.60 is: 500,802.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,709.76 : 917,295.84 = 362,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,709.76/917,295.84 = 362,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,709.76x = 917,295.84 × 362,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,709.76x = 332,888,128,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,888,128,009.34/664,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,802.23

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