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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,714.76, 917,301.69 and 362,908.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,714.76, 917,301.69 and 362,908.76 is: 500,811.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,714.76 : 917,301.69 = 362,908.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,714.76/917,301.69 = 362,908.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,714.76x = 917,301.69 × 362,908.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,714.76x = 332,896,818,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,896,818,863.80/664,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,811.53

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