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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,712.76, 917,298.93 and 362,906.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,712.76, 917,298.93 and 362,906.76 is: 500,808.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,712.76 : 917,298.93 = 362,906.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,712.76/917,298.93 = 362,906.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,712.76x = 917,298.93 × 362,906.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,712.76x = 332,893,982,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,893,982,637.77/664,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,808.77

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